January 25, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa/Niger: Missed Chances Give Leopards Uphill Task
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The Democratic Republic of Congo need to recover from a disappointing result in order to have any chance of making the African Nations Cup quarter-finals following their goalless… Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Young Black Stars Full of Promise
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Positive returns for Ghana in the international arena in recent years have elevated the profile of the Black Stars but there has been a drastic change, in a very short time, to the… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Tunisia: Elephants Need to Prove Their Strength
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Cote d'Ivoire hit out at critics of their slender opening round victory over Togo, saying they will improve the longer the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations goes on. Now the Elephants… Read more »
Algeria/Togo: Desert Foxes Have Backs Against Wall
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Algeria have admitted that it is win or bust for them in their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash with Togo in Rustenburg on Saturday. Read more »
January 24, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa/Niger: Leopards Squander Their Chances
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The Democratic Republic of Congo squandered two gilt-edged chances in the first half to drop valuable points in a goalless draw with Niger in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa/Angola: 'We Were Magnificent,' Says Bafana Coach
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South Africa’s comprehensive 2-0 victory over Angola in their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash on Saturday saw the country breath a collective sigh of relief. Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Black Stars in Clear Run to Afcon Quarter-Finals
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Ghana needed a penalty to beat Mali in their African Nations Cup Group B match in Port Elizabeth on Thursday but the Black Stars deserved a larger margin of victory. Read more »
Burkina Faso/Ethiopia: Walya Antelopes, Stallions Aim for Quarter-Finals
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Ethiopia and Burkina Faso both secured morale-boosting draws in their Afcon Group C matches, but if they are advance to the quarter-finals of the competition they need to build on… Read more »
Nigeria/Zambia: Psyched-Up Super Eagles Face Crucial Test Against Confident Zambia
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Zambia and Nigeria were expected to be the front-runners in Group C at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, but both were held to disappointing draws in their opening matches. Read more »
Cape Verde/Morocco: Atlas Lions Arise Late From Slumber
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Morocco rose from their slumber in the final 20 minutes to prove the capacity of their star-studded team, but to be held to a draw by Cape Verde is still akin to an embarrassing… Read more »
January 23, 2013
Cape Verde/Morocco: Islanders Triumph Against Atlas Lions
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Substitute Youssef El Arabi spared Morocco blushes with a late equaliser but it was still a night of triumph for minnows Cape Verde at the African Nations Cup in Durban on… Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Face Tough Outing Against Mali
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Ghana play Mali in the second match of their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group B campaign on Thursday in a repeat of the bronze medal match at the finals in Equatorial Guinea and… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Togo: Elephants Shun Afcon 'Favourites' Tag
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Cote d’Ivoire breathed a collective sigh of relief at winning their opening match at the African Nations Cup, sneaking in a last gasp goal to beat a gallant Togo 2-1 in a… Read more »
South Africa/Angola: Bafana Deploy Pace, Guile Against Angola
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South Africa have defeated Angola 2-0 to head to the top of their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group A after their clash in Durban on Wednesday evening. Read more »
Algeria/Tunisia: North Africans Disappoint At Cup of Nations
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Algeria’s meeting with Tunisia in Group D at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations was highlighted as one of the games to watch in the first round of the competition. It proved a… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa/Niger: Leopards Take On Team Looking for Away Win
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Niger will continue their search for a first win outside of the country in 21 years when they take on DR Congo in their second Group B encounter at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
January 22, 2013
Cote d'Ivoire/Togo: Testy Togo Make Elephants Toil to Win
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Favourites Cote d'Ivoire got the victory they were expected to achieve at the start of their bid for African Nations Cup glory - but they hadn't expected as much toil as they were… Read more »
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Fear of Failure Haunts Super Eagles
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There is always wide-spread consternation when things go against Nigeria, so passionate and loyal is their extensive fan base. Read more »
Africa: Celebrating the AU's First Female Leader [blog]
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When the chair of the African Union (AU), Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma walked into the 21st bi-annual Gender is my Agenda Campaign (GIMAC) meeting on Tuesday she was given a reception, I… Read more »
Algeria/Tunisia: Carthage Eagles Clinch Match Without Fizz
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Tunisia left it late but grabbed a 1-0 win over north African rivals Algeria in a dire 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group D encounter at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Tuesday night. Read more »
South Africa/Angola: Bafana Will Feel the Heat Against Angola
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South Africa will feel the heat again as they attempt to kick start their African Nations Cup campaign against Angola at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday. Read more »
Zambia/Ethiopia: 'We Deserve What We Got,' Says Zambia Coach
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Zambian coach Herve Renard could barely contain his annoyance with his side following their 1-1 draw with Ethiopia on Monday. Read more »
Morocco/Cape Verde: Atlas Lions Look Set to Beat Battling Islanders
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Morocco will seek a vastly-improved display when they take on Cape Verde in their second 2013 Group A clash at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday. Read more »
January 21, 2013
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Nations Cup Upset As Burkinabe Shock Super Eagles
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Burkina Faso continued the trend of upset results at the African Nations Cup, scoring with the last kick of the match to earn a debatably deserved share of the spoils with Nigeria… Read more »
Zambia/Ethiopia: Brave Ethiopia Battle Back Against Africa's Champions
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Brave Ethiopia battled back from a goal and a man down to force a 1-1 draw with African champions Zambia in their opening Africa Cup of Nations clash on Monday. Read more »