February 05, 2012
Ghana/Tunisia: Black Stars Defeat Carthage Eagles in Extra Time
Ghana defeated a 10-man Tunisian side 2-1 after extra time in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Franceville on Sunday night. Read more »
Gabon/Mali: Dream Ends for Afcon Co-Hosts in Penalty 'Lottery'
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 »
Zambia/Sudan: Anything but a Routine Win, Says Zambian Coach
Zambia might have eased their way to what looked a routine win over Sudan in their African Nations Cup quarter-final on Saturday but the winners are insisting it was anything but. Read more »
February 04, 2012
Ghana/Tunisia: Black Stars Favoured to Overcome Carthage Eagles
Ghana are moving closer to fulfilling a destiny at the African Nations Cup as they start favourites to beat Tunisia in Franceville on Sunday. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Equatorial Guinea: Ivorian Stars Power Team to AFCON Semi-Finals
Cote d'Ivoire have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations after a deserved 3-0 victory over co-hosts Equatorial Guinea at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo on… Read more »
Zambia/Sudan: Chipolopolo Stride Into Afcon Semi-Finals
Zambia strode into the African Nations Cup semi-finals with a one-sided 3-0 win over Sudan to book a last four place for the first time in 16 years. Read more »
February 03, 2012
Zambia/Sudan: Chipolopolo Seek to Banish Ghosts of Past
Zambia are seeking to banish the ghosts of the last 16 years by reaching the African Nations Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1996. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Equatorial Guinea: Elephants Set to Trample Hosts in Quarter-Final
A one-sided quarter-final is in the offing when the all-powerful Cote d'Ivoire go up against co-hosts Equatorial Guinea in the African Nations Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. Read more »
Mali/Gabon: Old Friends Become Opponents in Libreville
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 »
February 02, 2012
Egypt: Days of Mourning Declared After Football Violence
The Egyptian parliament is due to hold an emergency session today in response to the violence that killed at least 74 people in Port Said, following a soccer match between premier… Read more »
Mali/Botswana: Quarter-Finals Loom for Lacklustre Mali Side
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 »
Ghana/Guinea: The Quiet Efficiency of the Black Stars
Ghana's quiet efficiency was again on display in their 1-1 draw with Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Read more »
February 01, 2012
Mali/Botswana: Les Aigles Defeat Zebras in Difficult Game
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 »
Ghana/Guinea: Black Stars Oust Syli Nationale With Afcon's Finest Goal
Ghana advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations as Group D winners after a 1-1 draw with a 10-man Guinea in Franceville on Wednesday night. Read more »
January 31, 2012
Morocco/Nigeria: Atlas Lions Finally Manage a Growl, but Fail to Roar
Morocco finally got the win they were looking for at the African Nations Cup finals. But their performance was again unconvincing as they exited the tournament with a 1-0 victory… Read more »
Gabon/Tunisia: Afcon Hosts Make History Against North Africans
Africa Cup of Nations co-hosts Gabon finished the group stages with a perfect record after a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in Franceville on Tuesday night. Read more »
Mali/Botswana: High-Score Possible Against 'Amateur' Zebras
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 »
Ghana/Guinea: Syli Nationale Have What It Takes to Shock Talented Black Stars
Ghana have a tough choice to make with their team selection for Wednesday's decisive Group D match against Guinea in Franceville. They now have players surplus to requirements,… Read more »
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 »