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2014 World Cup Qualifiers Round Up: Late drama in Nigeria, Eto’o double for Cameroon

(Reuters) – African kings Nigeria were rescued by a last-gasp equalizer on Saturday while other heavyweight contenders Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Tunisia won their games to remain on course for World Cup qualification. Samuel Eto’o scored twice to lead Cameroon … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Drogba feels great despite first time on bench

(Reuters) – Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba dismissed concerns he may not be in top form after starting Saturday’s African Nations Cup 3-0 win over Tunisia on the bench, the first time he was dropped in his international career. Drogba … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Group D Preview

Group D, undoubtedly the “group of death” for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, includes the two highest ranked teams in Africa, tournament favourites Côte d’Ivoire (16th in the world) and Algeria (24th). Tunisia (45th) has also been in good … read more »

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Nigeria’s Moses close on Chelsea move

Chelsea are within touching distance of the signing of Victor Moses from Wigan, with the Blues looking to tie up a deal in time for this Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City. ESPN can disclose that Chelsea chief executive … read more »

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Africa World Cup Qualifying: Ivory Coast denied by late Morocco goal

Morocco substitute Hamza Abdourazzouk scored a dramatic equaliser one minute from time to earn a 2-2 draw with top-ranked Ivory Coast in a World Cup African qualifier on Saturday. A delicate chip from Salomon Kalou and a stooping header by … read more »

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Arsenal plan Salomon Kalou swoop

Arsenal are reportedly preparing a late attempt to sign Salomon Kalou. The striker, who was was recently released by Chelsea, had been expected to join German club Schalke on a free transfer. However, the Gunners could now land the 26-year-old … read more »

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Chelsea grabs away goal against Benfica

This was one of the great nights for Chelsea, a day in the sunshine for their fans followed by an evening basking in the glow of a fine team performance capped by Salomon Kalou’s goal. With Roberto Di Matteo getting … read more »

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Kalou gets vital away goal for Blues: Benfica 0-1 Chelsea

Chelsea took a big step towards the last four after securing a narrow victory over Benfica in Lisbon. Salomon Kalou’s close-range finish gave Chelsea a hard-fought win after Benfica had carved out the better chances but failed to land the … read more »

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2012 FA CUP Live Updates: Chelsea 1 v 1 Birmingham City

Match Report John Terry looks unlikely to be risked for Chelsea’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Birmingham, despite recovering from the knee injury that has sidelined him for three weeks. Blues captain Terry only returned to full training on Thursday … read more »

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Zambia battle ready to take on Côte d’Ivoire at 2012 Nations Cup Final

Mali beats Ghana 2 – 0: 2012 Nations Cup 3rd place play off 2012 African Cup of Nations 3rd-place Live Update: Ghana 0 – 2 Mali Côte d’Ivoire are out to finally do justice to their reputation as the best … read more »

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African Nations Cup Semi-Final Preview: Mali vs Ivory Coast

Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Venue: Stade del’Amitie, Libreville Stage: Semi-final Date: Wednesday, 08 February Kick-off: 1900 GMT Coverage: Watch live on Eurosport; live text commentary and full report plus reaction on the BBC Sport website and mobiles TEAM NEWS … read more »

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Co-hosts Equatorial Guinea seek another Nations Cup upset

Plucky co-hosts Equatorial Guinea will field a team of players from lower leagues around the world as they seek a sensational upset against the Ivory Coast in Saturday’s African Nations Cup quarter-finals. The motley collection of foreign-born players, many of … read more »

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Ivorians scrape past Burkina

Unimpressive Ivory Coast survived an early penalty appeal on their way to a flattering 2-0 win over Burkina Faso at the African Nations Cup which took them into the quarter-finals on Thursday. Salomon Kalou’s first-half strike and a bizarre own … read more »

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I.Coast clinch African Cup quarter-finals place

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea — Ivory Coast became the second country after Equatorial Guinea to reach the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals thanks to a 2-0 win over Burkina Faso in Group B Thursday. Captain Didier Drogba crossed for Chelsea … read more »

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Drogba gets I Coast off to solid start – Video

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba scored a first-half header as pre-tournament favourites Ivory Coast opened their African Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 win against Sudan on Sunday. The Elephants dominated the first half but squandered several chances before Drogba … read more »

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Kalou on target again as Ivory Coast beat Libya

Salomon Kalou scored for the second successive friendly to lead Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Libya in an African Nations Cup warmup on Monday. The striker, who has been out of favour at Chelsea for much of the … read more »

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Ivory Coast 2-0 Tunisia: Salomon Kalou and Didier Drogba score for the Elephants in Abu Dhabi

Goals from Salomon Kalou and Didier Drogba helped Ivory Coast ease to a 2-0 win against Tunisia in Abu Dhabi Friday night. Chelsea forward Kalou put thoughts of a potential move to Arsenal to one side as he broke the … read more »

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African stars aim to prove their worth at Premier League

Didier Drogba and his African team-mates go into the new Premier League season determined to convince Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas they deserve to be part of the club’s future. Villas-Boas has promised to give everyone a chance to impress after … read more »

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Nicolas Anelka helps Chelsea to victory against Blackburn Rovers

Branislav Ivanovic and Nicolas Anelka kept Chelsea’s ailing title challenge alive by scrambling second-half goals against a Blackburn Rovers side whose ability seemed to be as limited as their ambition. Carlo Ancelotti’s hope was that last weekend’s 7-0 FA Cup … read more »

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Michael Essien may be dropped for Chelsea youngsters

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has signalled a sea change in the club’s selection policy by admitting he will consider dropping Michael Essien. This comes after Ancelotti revealed that the champions’ most experienced players are no longer guaranteed a place in … read more »

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Chelsea’s title defence is all but over, admits Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti last night conceded that it would be difficult for Chelsea to retain the Premier League title after they suffered an embarrassing defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers which leaves them nine points behind Manchester United having played a game more. … read more »

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 Chelsea 0

Carlo Ancelotti had described himself as a lucky man but that fortune is being severely tested. Against the Wolves Gold, Chelsea were the Fool’s Gold and club owner Roman Abramovich will not want to view much more of this, his … read more »

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Champions League: Arsenal go through, Chelsea lost in Marseille but top Group F

Brandao shoots down Blues Marseille piled more pressure on Chelsea’s under-fire boss Carlo Ancelotti as a second-half goal from Brandao brought their unbeaten Champions League run to an end. Having already won Group F, the Blues were lethargic and passionless … read more »

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Nasri sends Gunners top, Chelsea held

Chelsea were given a huge helping hand by Manchester United old boy Phil Neville, but they still could not end their winless run as Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League on Saturday. The defending champions were held … read more »

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Champions League: Chelsea 2 MSK Zilina 1

The old, smooth-running Chelsea machine is still not moving at full speed yet but this was an important victory over the whipping boys of the Champions League. Having fallen behind to Babatounde Bello’s strike, Chelsea showed a resilience to hit … read more »

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