Africa Cup Of Nations 2013
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Photo 1 of 8Credit: Barry Aldworth/BackpagePixThe 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tournament has finally ended after three weeks of drama.
In the photo is Sunday Mba of Nigeria. -
Photo 2 of 8Credit: Gavin Barker/BackpagePixThe quarter-finals left the hosts, Bafana Bafana, dejected after their defeat by Mali in a penalty shoot-out.
Dean Furman, seated, May Mahlangu and Siboniso Gaxa, both standing, were devastated after South Africa only managed to convert one penalty.
South Africa vs. Mali -
Photo 3 of 8Credit: Gavin Barker/BackpagePixMali, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Ghana qualified for the semi-finals.
Seydou Keita, Cheick Tidiane Diabate and Mahamane Traore of Mali celebrate their goalkeeper's achievements during the penalty shootout in which South Africa lost the quarter-final.
South Africa vs. Mali -
Photo 4 of 8Credit: Chris Ricco/BackpagepixThe Super Eagles of Nigeria went on to crush Mali in a semi-final encounter.
Nigeria's Emmanuel Emenike, 9, celebrates one of the goals which have made him one of the the tournament's top scorers.
Mali vs. Nigeria -
Photo 5 of 8Credit: Barry Aldworth/BackpagePixDark horse, Burkina Faso, booked their place in their first Africa Cup of Nations final during their tightly-contested encounter against Ghana.
Man of the match, Aristide Bance of Burkina Faso, scored a goal and converted a penalty in the shoot-out.
Burkina Faso vs. Ghana -
Photo 6 of 8Credit: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePixMali defeated Ghana 3-1 to finish third in the African Cup of Nations.
Sigamary Diarra put the seal on Mali's win with an injury-time goal. -
Photo 7 of 8Credit: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePixIn the final match, the Super Eagles won the continental title by beating Burkina Faso 1-0.
Victor Moses of Nigeria was challenged by Paul Koulibaly and Mady Panandetiguiri of Burkina Faso during the final. -
Photo 8 of 8Credit: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePixJohn Obi Mikel and Victor Moses of Nigeria celebrate winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final.
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