Africa:  Afcon Group C All Square After Openers

SouthAfrica.info, 22 January 2013

Champions Zambia were held to a 1-1 draw by Ethiopia despite the Wayla Antelopes having goalkeeper Jemal Tassew sent off in the first half of their 2013 Orange Africa Cup of ... read more »

Zambia:  Sata Back From SA

The Times of Zambia, 22 January 2013

PRESIDENT Michael Sata yesterday returned from South Africa where he had gone to attend the official opening of the 2013 Orange Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. read more »

Zambia/Ethiopia:  Brave Ethiopia Battle Back Against Africa's Champions

allAfrica.com, 21 January 2013

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 »

Uganda/Zambia:  Afcon 2013 - Zambia Versus Ethiopia Preview

New Vision, 21 January 2013

THERE is so much that surrounds today's Orange Nations Cup match between Zambia-Ethiopia that brings to mind a CECAFA Challenge Cup fixture. read more »

Ethiopia:  1st Match of the Day, 'Players to Watch Out For' - Ethiopia

Africa Top Sports, 21 January 2013

Ethiopia will be welcomed back to the Orange Africa Cup of Nations fold over three decades since they fail to qualify with a tough fixture against defending Champions Zambia. read more »

Ethiopia:  Not Only History, Football Often Repeats Itself (column)

Addis Fortune, 20 January 2013

Last Saturday, a special fundraising and farewell banquet was held at the Millennium Hall, accompanied with speeches by prominent government officials, including Prime Minister ... read more »

Zambia:  Chipolopolo Seek Good Start

The Times of Zambia, 21 January 2013

CHAMPIONS Zambia today kick off their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defence with a somewhat easy but tricky encounter against the 1962 winners Ethiopia on a wet pitch at ... read more »

Zambia:  Chipolopolo Gets U.S.$90, 000 Promise for 2013 Crown

Zambia Reports, 21 January 2013

Government has promised to give US $90,000 each to the Zambia National team if they successfully defend the Africa Cup of Nations Cup. read more »

Zambia/Ethiopia:  Chipolopolo Expect Tough Game Against Ethiopia

allAfrica.com, 20 January 2013

Zambia begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations crown when they meet Ethiopia at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Monday evening. read more »

Zambia:  Sata to Attend Afcon Ceremony Today

Zambia Reports, 19 January 2013

President Michael Sata is today expected to attend the official opening ceremony of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in Johannesburg, South Africa. read more »

Zambia/South Africa:  Chipolopolo Relax Ahead of Storm

The Times of Zambia, 19 January 2013

CHAMPIONS Zambia were yesterday in a relaxed mode as the Chipolopolo stars took some time off in the morning to recharge before wrapping up the final tune-up for the Orange 2013 ... read more »

Ethiopia:  Ethiopia Players Get U.S.$100 000 If They Win African Cup

Africa Top Sports, 19 January 2013

Ethiopia's players were promised more than $100,000 each Wednesday if they win the African Cup of Nations on the country's return to the tournament after a 30-year absence. read more »

Zambia:  Can Zambia Do It Again?

Africa Top Sports, 18 January 2013

It's been a year now since when the Chipolopolo boys surprised Africa and the whole world. read more »

Zambia/Ethiopia:  Playing Ethiopia'll Be Difficult, Says Renard

The Times of Zambia, 18 January 2013

ZAMBIA coach, Herve Renard has predicted a tough 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group C opener against Ethiopia on Monday as the 29th edition of the continent's premier ... read more »

Africa:  Superstars and Minnows Alike Gear Up for Soccer Glory

allAfrica.com, 17 January 2013

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations presents Cote d’Ivoire with what will possibly be the final chance for their so-called Golden Generation to claim the continent’s top ... read more »

Zambia:  Sunzu Should Have Waited - Renard

The Times of Zambia, 16 January 2013

CHIPOLOPOLO coach Herve Renard has said defender Stoppila Sunzu has been rushed to settle for English Premier League relegation fighting side Reading because money has proved to be ... read more »

Zambia:  Chipolopolo Boys Intensify Training

The Times of Zambia, 16 January 2013

AFRICAN Champions Zambia have intensified training ahead of the 2013 African Cup of Nations finals that gets underway at the weekend with the Chipolopolo not letting a heavy ... read more »

Ethiopia:  New Striker Ibrahim Boosts Ethiopia

Africa Top Sports, 15 January 2013

The 2-1 goal was Faud Ibrahim's first international goal for Ethiopia. Making only his third appearance for the Walias Antelopes, the striker from United States second tier club ... read more »

Zambia:  Go Conquer Africa Again - Sata

The Times of Zambia, 15 January 2013

AS the Orange 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) dawns, President Michael Sata has urged the Chipolopolo to aim for the ultimate prize again by overcoming all obstacles at the 29th ... read more »

Zambia:  Squad Resumes Final Preps At Afcon Base

The Times of Zambia, 15 January 2013

AFTER hitting base in Nelspruit on Sunday, champions Zambia yesterday started the final polishing up for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defence at the Ka Nyamazane ... read more »

Zambia:  Sata's Goodwill Message to Chipolopolo

Zambia Reports, 15 January 2013

President Michael Chilufya Sata has sent a message of goodwill to the Zambia national soccer team ahead of the 29th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations finals, which kick off in ... read more »

Ethiopia:  Wenger Pokes Ethiopia

Leadership, 12 January 2013

"Minnows", "rank outsiders" or, at best, a hardly flattering "unknown quantity". These are just a few of the comments flying around about Ethiopia's prospects in next week's ... read more »

Ethiopia:  Ethiopia Survive Five-Goal Mauling to Reach Africa Cup Final

Africa Top Sports, 12 January 2013

Ethiopia achieved the rare feat of conceding five goals in a qualifier and still reaching the Africa Cup of Nations. read more »