January 24, 2012
Kenya: New Seeds Boost Yields for Drought-Hit Farmers
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For a couple that has weathered the dual tests of early retirement and repeated crop failures, it might have seemed an impossible dream to former primary-school teacher Philip… Read more »
Africa: Aid Can Spur 'Historic Progress' - Bill Gates [interview]
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Bill and Melinda Gates, who co-chair the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, say that they are responding to a challenge from Warren Buffet by taking on "the really tough… Read more »
Botswana/Ghana: Pedestrian Black Stars Edge Past Competitive Newbies
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Ghana continued the pedestrian start to the African Nations Cup by the pre-tournament favourites when they edged past debutants Botswana 1-0 in the Group D match in Franceville on… Read more »
Mali/Guinea: Syli National Lose West African Derby Despite Final Push
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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 »
Zambia/Libya: Chipolopolo Fancied for Nations Cup Quarter-Finals
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Zambia are heavily fancied to continue their winning start to the Africa Nations Cup finals and beat Libya in Bata on Wednesday, virtually assuring themselves a place in the… Read more »
Senegal/Equatorial Guinea: Afcon Favourites Take On Fired-Up Hosts
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Senegal will face a test of character on Wednesday when they meet co-hosts Equatorial Guinea in their second 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash at Estadio de Bata (kick-off… Read more »
Gabon/Niger: Home Team's Win Could Prove Deceptive
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Gabon celebrated a perfect start to the African Nations Cup but will have to be careful not to be seduced by a positive result against mediocre opposition. Read more »
Tunisia/Morocco: Atlas Lions Must Win Remaining Games
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Tunisia's surprise 2-1 victory over Morocco on Monday has thrown Group C on its head at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
January 23, 2012
Tunisia/Morocco: Carthage Eagles Swoop On Neighbours to Deliver Shock Result
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Tunisia are the latest country to deliver a shock result at the African Nations Cup finals after edging out Morocco 2-1 on Monday and claiming a massive morale boost in a tough… Read more »
Gabon/Niger: It's Partytime As Hosts Ease Past Niger
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Co-hosts Gabon eased to a 2-0 victory over Niger in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash in Libreville on Monday evening. Read more »
Mali/Guinea: Mercurial Sides Go Head-to-Head
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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 »
Botswana/Ghana: New Boys Face Daunting Prospect in Black Stars
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New boys Botswana face the daunting prospect of playing World Cup quarter-finalists Ghana in their opening African Nations Cup game in Franceville on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Hague Court Confirms Charges Against Four Leaders
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The son of Kenya's founding father, Jomo Kenyatta, and a former cabinet minister are among four Kenyan leaders who will face trial by the International Criminal Court on charges… Read more »
Angola/Burkina Faso: Antelopes Accused of 'Anti-Football'
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Accusations of gamesmanship and just how tolerant referees can be towards a litany of late injuries in the game is now under stark spotlight at the African Nations Cup after… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Sudan: Where Is the Elephants' Spark?
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Cote d'Ivoire's slender 1-0 victory over Sudan in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations opener left many wondering where the spark had gone for the continent's top-ranked side. Read more »
January 22, 2012
Morocco/Tunisia: Tight Tussle Expected in Afcon North African Battle
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Morocco have not been coy about their ambitions at the African Nations Cup finals, with coach Eric Gerets loudly proclaiming their hopes of a first title in 36 years and a return… Read more »
Zambia/Senegal: The Perils of Being Cup of Nations Favourites
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Zambia brought the much-vaunted Senegal back down to earth with a jolt and emphasised early the vagaries of competition in the African Nations Cup on the opening day of the… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Sudan: Drogba Delivers Win Against Unexpectedly Strong Sudan
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It took a while to get going but in the end African Nations Cup favourites Cote d'Ivoire got themselves off to a winning start albeit without much conviction on the second day of… Read more »
Gabon/Niger: 'Under-Cooked' Hosts Will Show Opponents Respect
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Co-hosts Gabon open their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C campaign against surprise qualifiers Niger at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Monday (kick-off 16h00… Read more »
Angola/Burkina Faso: Marginally Better Southern Africans Beat Burkinabe
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Angola defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday night. Read more »
January 21, 2012
Zambia/Senegal: Copper Bullets Bring Down Lions of Teranga
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Zambia produced an excellent first half display to beat one of the pre-tournament favourites Senegal 2-1 in their opening Group A clash at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea/Libya: Hosts Pull Off Spectacular Nations Cup Win
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Equatorial Guinea pulled off a sensational late win in the opening game of the African Nations Cup on Saturday, scoring three minutes from time to end the fairytale hopes of Libya… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea/Libya: Opening Sides Will Struggle to Break Out of Group [analysis]
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Perhaps the greatest lesson learnt from the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations opener between co-hosts Equatorial Guinea and Libya is that it is highly unlikely that either of these sides… Read more »
Angola/Burkina Faso: Antelopes, Stallions in Crucial Face-Off
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Angola and Burkina Faso meet in their opening Group B tie at the African Nations Cup knowing the result could well determine the destiny of the rest of their tournament. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Sudan: Elephants Open Campaign for Title Under Close Scrutiny
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The dominant role of Didier Drogba and his ability to spur on yet another Cote d'Ivoire challenge on the African Nations Cup will come under scrutiny on Sunday. Read more »