July 19, 2013
Senegal: A New Wave of Basketball Players Has Big Plans for the NBA
Former Senegalese basketball player Makhtar Ndiaye is a sport agent and mentor to Louisville college basketball star Gorgui Dieng (pronounced GOR-gee Jeng), one of the 30 players… Read more »
February 15, 2013
Africa: Six Nations Bid to Host 2019 Afcon
A total of six countries are bidding to the host the 2019 African Nations Cup finals but the Confederation of African Football are refusing to name them. Read more »
February 11, 2013
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Super Eagles Fans Have Plenty to Look Forward To
Nigeria's triumph at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in the perfect example of how a team can improve through a tournament with the confidence that wins bring. Read more »
February 10, 2013
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Keshi Leads Super Eagles to Victory - Again
Nigeria have claimed their third Africa Cup of Nations crown after a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the 2013 final at Soccer City on Sunday night. Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Mali Can Win in Future, Says Coach
It cannot be easy to pick yourself up after the bitter disappointment of a semi-final defeat at the African Nations Cup, but Mali made a valiant effort and were rewarded with the… Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Fall - Again
Mali grabbed third place at the African Nations Cup on Saturday, overcoming slippery conditions in Port Elizabeth to again beat Ghana to the bronze medals. Read more »
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Super Eagles Face Injury Problems for Tonight
Nigeria have two massive injury concerns ahead of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final against Burkina Faso at Soccer City on Sunday. Read more »
February 09, 2013
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Star to Play in Afcon Final
Burkina Faso winger Jonathan Pitroipa is to play in the African Nations Cup final after all, after being given a reprieve by the Confederation of African Football. Read more »
February 08, 2013
Burkina Faso: Ecstatic Celebrations in Ouagadougou
Since Burkina Faso’s shootout win against the Black Stars in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, the nation’s capital has erupted with soccer fever. Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Take On Mali for Afcon Bronze
Mali and Ghana will meet in the match nobody wants to play on Saturday when they square off at Soccer City for the bronze medal at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
February 07, 2013
Nigeria/Mali: Has the Super Eagles' Performance Vindicated Keshi?
For many Nigerians, their appearance in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations finals may be just as surprising as that of opponents Burkina Faso. Read more »
February 06, 2013
Ghana/Burkina Faso: Shock for Black Stars As Burkinabe Head for Afcon Final
Burkina Faso overcame a controversial refereeing decision and the odds to book an unlikely place in the African Nations Cup final after edging Ghana on post-match penalties after a… Read more »
Nigeria/Mali: Resurgent Super Eagles Soar Above Continent Once Again
Nigeria powered into the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Mali at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Wednesday evening. Read more »
February 05, 2013
Ghana/Burkina Faso: Black Stars Face Burkinabe on Controversial Pitch
Much of the same is what Paul Put has ordered for Burkina Faso as they go into Wednesday’s semi-final against Ghana at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit as underdogs. Read more »
Nigeria/Mali: Who Will Triumph in Battle of the Eagles?
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi believes he will have a distinct advantage when he prepares his side to meet Mali in the semi-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations at the Moses… Read more »
February 04, 2013
Burkina Faso/Togo: Burkinabe Continue Their Fairytale Run At Afcon
Burkina Faso’s fairytale run in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations continued on Sunday with their 1-0 extra-time victory over Togo. Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Super Eagles Swooped On Yaya Toure
Nigeria had the perfect tactical plan to see off the threat of highly-fancied Cote d'Ivoire in their African Nations Cup quarter-final on Sunday night – allow the reigning… Read more »
February 03, 2013
Togo/Burkina Faso: Burkinabe Pile On Pressure to Win in Extra Time
Burkina Faso have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 extra-time victory over Togo in Nelspruit on Sunday night. Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Super Eagles Rock Afcon's Foundations
The Ivorian dream died yet another premature death as their supposed "golden generation" cracked again and went tumbling out of the African Nations Cup on Sunday. Read more »
Cape Verde/Ghana: Blue Sharks Give Black Stars Uphill Task
For Ghana, victory over Cape Verde in their African Nations Cup quarter-final turned out harder than expected, with a second-half penalty decision proving decisive. Read more »
Mali/South Africa: Win Over Bafana Lifts Spirits of War-Torn Nation
South Africa have made significant strides in their bid to return to a decent level of competitiveness following their African Nations Cup experience, said coach Gordon Igesund. Read more »
South Africa/Mali: Heartbreak for Hosts As Mali Repeat a Feat
Hosts South Africa were bundled out of the African Nations Cup in Durban on Saturday in a heart-breaking setback for the tournament when they lost 3-1 on penalties to Mali. Read more »
February 02, 2013
Ghana/Cape Verde: Black Stars End Cape Verde's Gallant Run
Ghana needed a second-half penalty and a late breakaway goal to end Cape Verde's gallant run at the African Nations Cup and book their fourth successive trip to the semi-finals. Read more »
Togo/Burkina Faso: Unlikely Challengers Gear Up for Afcon Quarters
Before this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations started, few would have put money on either Burkina Faso or Togo reaching the semi-finals.. Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Super Eagles Will Seriously Challenge Ivorians
Tournament favourites Cote d'Ivoire will have a serious test of their championship credentials when they take on Nigeria in a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Rustenburg… Read more »