January 31, 2012
Sudan/Burkina Faso: Desert Hawks Rewrite Soccer History
History was certainly against Sudan when they set out on this journey to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Angola: Efficient Elephants Defeat Frustrated Antelopes
Angola's failure to reach the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations will come as a great disappointment to a side who believed they had the ability even perhaps to go… Read more »
January 30, 2012
Cote d'Ivoire/Angola: Elephants Go Through, Palancas Negras Narrowly Miss Knockout Stage
A second string Cote d'Ivoire side beat Angola 2-0 in Malabo on Monday to finish top of Group B at the African Nations Cup finals and also eliminate their opponents. Read more »
Sudan/Burkina Faso: Desert Hawks in First Afcon Finals Win in 42 Years
Sudan clinched their place in the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in their final Group B clash in Bata on Monday. Read more »
Zambia/Equatorial Guinea: Chipolopolo Defeat Co-Hosts to Seal Top Slot in Group
Zambia coach Herve Renard says nobody should be surprised that his side topped their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group A. Read more »
Gabon/Tunisia: Teams to Fight for Top Place in Their Group
Gabon and Tunisia have already sealed their qualification for the quarter-finals at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations but have top spot in Group C still to play for when they meet in… Read more »
Morocco/Niger: Atlas Lions Likely to Have Upper Hand in Final Game
On the face of it, Morocco and Niger have nothing but pride to play for in their final 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier in Libreville on Tuesday. Read more »
Senegal/Libya: Eleven Talented Individuals Get You Nowhere
Just who would have predicted that Senegal would end up with three straight defeats in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group A? Read more »
January 29, 2012
Zambia/Equatorial Guinea: Chipolopolo Head for Cup of Nations Quarter-Finals
Chris Katongo scored for Zambia in a second successive game at the African Nations Cup finals to hand them top place in Group A after a 1-0 win over co-hosts Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
Libya/Senegal: North Africans Score Coveted Win But Bow Out of Finals
Libya ended a 30-year wait for an Africa Cup of Nations finals win as they defeated Senegal 2-1 their Group A clash in Bata on Sunday night, but still bow out of the 2012… Read more »
Burkina Faso/Sudan: Slim Hopes for Sudan Against Burkinabe
Sudan would have to end a 42-year winless streak in the African Nations Cup finals in their match against Burkina Faso in Bata on Monday to stand any chance of qualifying for the… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Angola: Katou Fit to Play Angola But Will He?
Salomon Kalou is expected to be fit for Cote d'Ivoire's last Group B game at the African Nations Cup against Angola on Monday but might be rested as a precaution. Read more »
Guinea/Botswana: Youthful Syli Nationale Promise a Bright Future
Guinea's youthful team showed glimpses of their potential in their opening African Nations Cup match last week but their 6-1 win over Botswana on Saturday night emphasised a bright… Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Show Their Potential and Power
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 »
Ghana/Mali: Heroes Drive Black Stars to Verge of Quarter-Finals
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 »
January 28, 2012
Guinea/Botswana: Syli Nationale Bring Zebras Crashing Down
Guinea scored six of the best in a goal feast on Saturday to bring Botswana back down to earth with a bang in their Group D match in Franceville. Read more »
Senegal/Libya: Win or Lose, Protagonists Both Face Ejection
Senegal attempt to salvage some pride from a disastrous African Nations Cup campaign when they take on Libya in their last group match in Bata. Read more »
Gabon/Morocco: Home Crowd Fires Furious Finish for Underdogs
Gabon credited the crowd for their amazing turnaround on Friday night as they catapulted themselves into the African Nations Cup quarter-finals in dramatic style. Read more »
Zambia/Equatorial Guinea: Confident Chipolopolo Face Bullish Local Opponents
Zambia need just a point to ensure their qualification for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as they prepare to take on co-hosts Equatorial Guinea in their final Group… Read more »
Tunisia/Niger: The Soft Underbelly of the Carthage Eagles
Niger's loss to Tunisia in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash might have been disappointing for them, but it provided yet more evidence that the gap between the… Read more »
January 27, 2012
Morocco/Gabon: Co-Hosts Seal Quarter-Final Spot With Last-Minute Goal
Co-hosts Gabon netted a winner with virtually the last kick of the game to seal their quarter-final place at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 Group C victory over Morocco. Read more »
Tunisia/Niger: Eagles of Carthage Send Niger Home
A dramatic late strike from Issam Jemaa ensured a second win at the African Nations Cup finals for Tunisia, who are on the brink of a quarter-final place. Read more »
Botswana/Guinea: Gutsy Zebras Plan Attacking Game for Syli National
Botswana coach Stanley Tshosane has promised an attacking game on Saturday when his team take on Guinea in Franceville in their second match in Group D. Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Red Cards Hamper Black Stars' Defence
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 »
Africa: Death Knell for Desert Hawks
Sudan again displayed the potential that has been increasingly evident from their football over recent years but their failure to beat Angola in their African Nations Cup Group B… Read more »