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Mali/Cote d'Ivoire:
Elephants Look to Defence in Solid Afcon Campaign
allAfrica, 9 February 2012
Solid defence has proven the key to the progress of Cote d'Ivoire to the African Nations Cup final - more than the star-studded attack they possess. Read more »
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Cote d'Ivoire/Mali:
Gervinho Steps Up to Carry Elephants to Finals
allAfrica, 8 February 2012
Cote d'Ivoire have sealed their place in the final of the Cup of Nations with a deserved 1-0 victory over Mali in their semi-final in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »
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Cote d'Ivoire/Mali:
Superior Elephants Face Opponents With Guts in Semi-Final
allAfrica, 7 February 2012
Tournament favourites Cote d'Ivoire and Mali go head-to-head for a place in the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »
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Mali/Gabon:
'Les Aigles' Have 'Nothing to Lose' in Afcon Semi-Final
allAfrica, 6 February 2012
Mali were the first to admit they did not convince in getting past co-hosts Gabon and taking an African Nations Cup semi-finals berth, but made no apologies for their progress. Read more »
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Gabon/Mali:
Dream Ends for Afcon Co-Hosts in Penalty 'Lottery'
allAfrica, 5 February 2012
The dream ended for co-hosts Gabon who were tumbled out in the lottery of penalties at the African Nations Cup after losing 4-5 on post-match kicks to Mali in their quarter-final… Read more »
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Mali/Gabon:
Old Friends Become Opponents in Libreville
allAfrica, 3 February 2012
Co-hosts Gabon take on Mali in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Sunday. And the battle might be as much between the… Read more »
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Mali/Botswana:
Quarter-Finals Loom for Lacklustre Mali Side
allAfrica, 2 February 2012
Mali have looked less than convincing in the Cup of Nations so far, but will be pleased with the character they showed against Botswana on Wednesday. Read more »
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Mali/Botswana:
Les Aigles Defeat Zebras in Difficult Game
allAfrica, 1 February 2012
Mali had to wait an anxious five minutes after their 2-1 win over Botswana on Wednesday before they were confirmed as African Nations Cup quarter-finalists. Read more »
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Mali/Botswana:
High-Score Possible Against 'Amateur' Zebras
allAfrica, 31 January 2012
Mali will have quarter-final qualification on their minds when they take on group minnows Botswana in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »
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Ghana/Mali:
Black Stars Show Their Potential and Power
allAfrica, 29 January 2012
Ghana received a major confidence booster, and verification of their ability, with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Mali in Group D of the African Nations Cup in Franceville. Read more »
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Ghana/Mali:
Heroes Drive Black Stars to Verge of Quarter-Finals
allAfrica, 29 January 2012
Ghana's World Cup heroes Asamoah Gyan and Dede Ayew again proved their value to the side with two brilliant goals to steer the Black Stars closer to the African Nations Cup… Read more »
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Ghana/Mali:
Red Cards Hamper Black Stars' Defence
allAfrica, 27 January 2012
Ghana will go into Saturday's key African Nations Cup Group D encounter against Mali with an unknown defence as Isaac Vorsah and John Mensah sit out the game in Franceville through… Read more »
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Mali/Guinea:
Syli National Lose West African Derby Despite Final Push
allAfrica, 24 January 2012
Mali rode their luck at times but managed to come away with a precious 1-0 victory over Guinea in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash at Stade de Franceville on Tuesday. Read more »
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Mali:
Team Decides Not to Replace Injured Traore
RNW Africa, 24 January 2012
Mali coach Alain Giresse has decided not to replace injured Nice striker Mahamane Traore, officials said Tuesday. Read more »
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Mali/Guinea:
Mali Suffer Another Injury Blow
RNW Africa, 23 January 2012
Mali have suffered yet another injury blow ahead of their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group D match against Guinea Tuesday as striker Mahamane Traore has been ruled out by a foot… Read more »
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Mali/Guinea:
Mercurial Sides Go Head-to-Head
allAfrica, 23 January 2012
Mercurial Mali and the equally unpredictable Guinea go head-to-head at the African Nations Cup finals in Franceville on Tuesday, looking to set a positive tone for the tournament. Read more »
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Africa:
Exciting Air of Uncertainty Hangs Over Africa's Premier Soccer Festival
allAfrica, 18 January 2012
Bereft of some of the continent's top performing teams, the latest edition of the African Nations Cup finals has an exciting air of uncertainty about it. Read more »