Ghana/Mali: Semi-Final Losers Make Final Effort to Win Afcon Bronze

Ghana take on Mali in the battle for the bronze medal at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Read more »

Mali/Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Look to Defence in Solid Afcon Campaign

Solid defence has proven the key to the progress of Cote d'Ivoire to the African Nations Cup final - more than the star-studded attack they possess. Read more »

Ghana/Zambia: The Torment of Asamoah Gyan

The torment of Asamoah Gyan will be double after another vital penalty miss for Ghana and their resultant elimination from a major tournament. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Mali: Gervinho Steps Up to Carry Elephants to Finals

Cote d'Ivoire have sealed their place in the final of the Cup of Nations with a deserved 1-0 victory over Mali in their semi-final in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »

Zambia/Ghana: Chipolopolo Inflict Shock Defeat On Black Stars to Reach AFCON Final

Zambia caused a major upset when they beat Ghana 1-0 in Bata on Wednesday to advance to the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »

Ghana/Zambia: It's Chipolopolo!

Zambia returned to African soccer with a vengeance on Wednesday by beating favourites Ghana 2-1 to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »

Ghana/Zambia: Coach of Underdogs Starts War of Words Against Black Stars

Zambia coach Herve Renard is heaping praise, platitudes and the mantle of match favorites onto his opponents for Wednesday's Nations Cup semi-final, taking all the pressure off the… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Mali: Superior Elephants Face Opponents With Guts in Semi-Final

Tournament favourites Cote d'Ivoire and Mali go head-to-head for a place in the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »

Mali/Gabon: 'Les Aigles' Have 'Nothing to Lose' in Afcon Semi-Final

Mali were the first to admit they did not convince in getting past co-hosts Gabon and taking an African Nations Cup semi-finals berth, but made no apologies for their progress. Read more »

Ghana/Tunisia: Captain's Injury Worries Black Stars for Afcon Semi-Final

Ghana were made to fight hard but will be delighted with how they applied themselves to defeat Tunisia 2-1 after extra time to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Read more »

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 »

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 »

Liberia: No Time for Complacency in HIV Fight

Smartly seated behind his computer, crunching out numbers and making calls to colleagues, Anthony*, a 38-year-old father of three, is amongst those looking to check the spread of… 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 »

Senegal: U.S. Legal Firm Helps Wade Fight for Third Term

An Atlanta-based law firm with an extensive practice with U.S. government agencies in Washington has been assisting Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade with his controversial bid… 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 »

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 »

Senegal: Four Die in Anti-Wade Protests

Four people have died in demonstrations since Senegal's Constitutional Court last week ruled that Abdoulaye Wade could run for re-election as president. Read more »

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 »

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 »