Tricky Draws for Soccer's Africa Cup of Nations

The road to next February's final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations soccer competition looks to be an exciting one, writes Nick Said for AllAfrica. Nigeria has been drawn in the same group as reigning champions Zambia, Ghana had a difficult draw, and hosts South Africa a tricky one.

  • Africa:  Tricky Draws for Soccer's Africa Cup of Nations

    allAfrica, 24 October 2012

    Hosts South Africa have been handed a tricky draw in the group stages of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations to be played from January 19 to February 10, while Ghana's Black Stars face… Read more »

  • South Africa:   2013 Afcon Battle Lines Drawn

    SAnews.gov.za, 25 October 2012

    The final draw for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), to be hosted by South Africa next year, has seen South Africa being drawn in group A with Cape Verde, Angola and Morocco. Read more »

  • Africa:   Orange Can 2013 Draw Conducted

    CAF, 24 October 2012

    The final draw for the 2013 Orange Africa Cup of Nations was conducted amid much excitement at Durban's Chief Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on Wednesday night. Read more »

  • Africa:   Ivorians Draw Algeria, Tunisia in Africa Cup

    CAF, 24 October 2012

    Title favourites Ivory Coast got a double dose of North African opposition in Tunisia and Algeria when the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations draw was made here Wednesday. Emmanuel… Read more »

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