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Holders seal Benin’s exit
DEFENDING champions Egypt completed their Group C campaign with a third win from three as first-half goals from Ahmed El Mohamady and Emad Moteab ensured Benin’s elimination from the competition. Benin needed to win and for Nigeria to lose to stand any chance of progressing but Egypt scored through El Mohamady’s fortunate goal after only […]
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Egypt progress to last eight with 100 per cent record
EGYPT progressed to the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations with a 100 per cent record after beating Benin 2-0 in their final Group C fixture. The Pharaohs are seeking a third consecutive African Cup of Nations title, and seventh overall, after failing to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa following a […]
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Odemwingie double sends Nigeria into last eight
A brace from Peter Odemwingie scored either side of half-time proved the key for Nigeria as they sealed a place in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup with a win over Mozambique. The Lokomotiv Moscow forward scored in the 45th and 48th minutes, before substitute Obafemi Martins sealed victory with a late strike to […]
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Ghana beat Burkina Faso to reach quarters
DEPLETED Ghana beat Burkina Faso 1-0 to advance to the African Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Dede Ayew, whose father Abedi Pele was the pivotal figure when Ghana last won the trophy in 1982, headed the only goal on the half-hour to help his side finish second behind Group B winners Ivory Coast. Burkina Faso, who […]
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Cousin goal shocks Indomitable Lions
THIS year’s African Nations Cup threw up another upset this afternoon as Gabon took down one of the tournament favourites, Cameroon, in the first Group D game. Hull City striker Daniel Cousin took advantage of a defensive mix-up to grab the only goal after 17 minutes. Cameroon pressured the Black Panthers for much of the […]
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Gabon cause major upset at the Nations Cup
HULL City striker Daniel Cousin was the hero as Gabon caused the biggest upset so far in a shock-filled Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Cameroon 1-0 on Wednesday in the first Group D clash. Cousin scored early in the first half and the Gabonese survived numerous goalmouth scares to record only their second victory […]
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Cameroon 0-1 Gabon: Another big surprise
A goal from Daniel Cousin helped Gabon to a shock 1-0 win over Cameroon in Group D of the African Cup of Nations in Lubango, Angola. Cousin exploited a defensive error to finish on 17 minutes and Cameroon - led by Internazionale’s former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o - failed to turn possession into goals as […]
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Champions Egypt shoot down Eagles
EGYPT hit back from the disappointment of failing to qualify for the World Cup with an impressive 3-1 comeback win over Nigeria in the first Group C match of the African Cup of Nations in Benguela, Angola. Chinedu Obasi ‘Edu’ put the Super Eagles ahead with a superb individual strike but goals from Emad Moteab, […]
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Egypt 3-1 Nigeria: Holders fight back
EGYPT made a winning start to the defence of their African Nations Cup crown with an impressive fightback against Nigeria in Group C. The holders went behind in the 12th minute when Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke scored against the run of play. Egypt equalised through Emad Moteab, however, before Ahmed Hassan’s deflected effort completed an impressive […]
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CAF: Togo officially disqualified from Nations Cup
Player calls CAF decision ‘ridiculous’ TOGO have been officially disqualified from the African Nations Cup after the squad flew home on Sunday following the deadly gun attack on their bus in Cabinda two days earlier. “They are disqualified. This group (B) is a three-team tournament,” Confederation of African Football (CAF) co-ordinator Yaouba Amoa told reporters […]
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Surprises continue in Nations Cup
THE shocks continued on the second day of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Angola with Algeria stunned by Malawi in Group A and heavily fancied Ivory Coast denied a win in the opening Group B match against Burkina Faso. Algeria, bound for the FIFA World Cup later this year, looked shocked after going […]
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Ivory Coast frustrated by Burkina Faso in opener
AFRICAN Nations Cup favourites Ivory Coast were held to a goalless draw by a stubborn Burkina Faso in their opening Group B match at the Estadio do Cabinda this evening. Vahid Halilhodzic’s team dominated possession but could not find the cutting edge to break down a determined Burkinabe defence despite an impressive frontline of Didier […]
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