January 26, 2012
Tunisia/Niger: Carthage Eagles Aim to Swoop Into Afcon Knockout Stage
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Tunisia can all but seal their place in the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a victory over Niger in their second Group C clash at the Stade d'Angondjé… Read more »
Gabon/Morocco: Hosts in Do-Or-Die Clash With Atlas Lions
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Gabon coach Gernot Rohr has described Friday's 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C opponents Morocco as one of the best teams in the tournament. Read more »
Zambia/Libya: Afcon's Most Watchable Team Produces Splashy Thriller
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There is perhaps a hint of irony that the best game of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations so far was staged in the worst, almost unplayable, conditions. Read more »
January 25, 2012
Equatorial Guinea/Senegal: Hosts Advance to Quarterfinals After Shock Win Over Senegal
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Equatorial Guinea became the first side through to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals and in doing so have ended Senegal's tournament dreams after a 2-1 victory in their… Read more »
Zambia/Libya: Sodden Teams Splash to Afcon Tournament's First Draw
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Zambia have been held to a 2-2 draw by Libya in a sodden 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash in Bata on Wednesday. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Forces Rescue Aid Workers Held by Pirates
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American Special Forces troops have rescued two Western aid workers held hostage in Somalia for three months, President Barack Obama announced on Wednesday. Read more »
Sudan/Angola: Desert Hawks Aim to Break 40-Year Winless Streak
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Sudan might have lost their opening African Nations Cup finals match to Cote d'Ivoire but the competitive way in which they played the 90 minutes has given them the belief they can… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Burkina Faso: Warrior Coach Tells Elephants to Win At All Costs
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Winning ugly is the new maxim of the Cote d'Ivoire coach Francois Zahoui, who has told his players he does not care how they beat Burkina Faso in Malabo on Thursday as long as they… Read more »
Guinea/Mali: Lively, Fast-Paced Encounter Breaks the Afcon Mould
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Quick fire and high tempo matches have never been a staple at the African Nations Cup finals but Mali and Guinea showed on Tuesday night in Franceville their potential to go at an… Read more »
Ghana/Botswana: Superb Debutants Force Black Stars Into Hard Fight
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Ghana's hard-fought victory over debutants Botswana on Tuesday could serve as just the tonic they need to push on to the latter stages of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
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 »
