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African Cup of Nations: Quarter final preview

February 1, 2013
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African Cup of Nations: Quarter final preview

After twelve days of soccer in South Africa, eight nations are set to battle it out as the journey towards the final of the 29th Africa Cup of Nations continues. South Africa, Cape Verde, Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso,Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Togo have all booked their places in the last eight of the Africa Cup…

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Who are the favourites to win the African Cup of Nations?

January 18, 2013
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Who are the favourites to win the African Cup of Nations?

The competition is finally here. The 29th Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in the beautiful city of Johannesburg on Saturday, January 19, 2013. For many, the Ivory Coast, who are one time winners of the competition stand the best chance of annexing ultimate glory after their failures over the past years. In 2006, the…

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Africa Nations Cup Preview: Heavyweights step up preparations with mixed results

January 15, 2013
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Africa Nations Cup Preview: Heavyweights step up preparations with mixed results

Africa football heavyweights have been preparing feverishly with friendly games even as the competition gets set to begin on January 19. Giants; Ghana, Nigeria and the Ivory Coast who many see as favourites, were all in action this week in the lead up to the 29th AFCON tournament in South Africa. Defending champions, Zambia, who have…

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