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AFCON: Burkina Faso 1 Ghana 1 (3-2 on pens)

AFCON: Burkina Faso 1 Ghana 1 (3-2 on pens)

Burkina Faso are into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Ghana 3-2 on penalties on Wednesday. 7 Feb 2013
AFCON: Mali 1 Nigeria 4

AFCON: Mali 1 Nigeria 4

Nigeria scored three goals in the first half to kill off Mali's hopes of reaching the Afcon final on Wednesday. 7 Feb 2013
AFCON: Burkina Faso 1 Togo 0 (AET)

AFCON: Burkina Faso 1 Togo 0 (AET)

Jonathan Pitroipa's extra-time goal saw Burkina Faso edge Togo 1-0 on Sunday and book a semi-final with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations. 4 Feb 2013
AFCON: Ivory Coast 1 Nigeria 2

AFCON: Ivory Coast 1 Nigeria 2

Nigeria booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast on Sunday. 4 Feb 2013
Keshi hails 'humble' Mba

Keshi hails 'humble' Mba

Nigeria's coach Stephen Keshi has heaped praise on Sunday Mba after he scored the winning goal in his side's 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast. 4 Feb 2013
AFCON: Ghana 2 Cape Verde 0

AFCON: Ghana 2 Cape Verde 0

A brace from substitute Mubarak Wakaso helped Ghana into the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Cape Verde on Saturday. 3 Feb 2013
AFCON: South Africa 1 Mali 1 (1-3 on pens)

AFCON: South Africa 1 Mali 1 (1-3 on pens)

Mali defeated hosts South Africa in a penalty shootout to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Saturday. 3 Feb 2013
Adebayor cries for lost 'brother'

Adebayor cries for lost 'brother'

Emmanuel Adebayor has told of his difficulty in adjusting to life following the attack on the Togo national team at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. 31 Jan 2013
AFCON: Algeria 2 Ivory Coast 2

AFCON: Algeria 2 Ivory Coast 2

Group D winners Ivory Coast rescued a 2-2 draw against Algeria on Wednesday to maintain their Africa Cup of Nations unbeaten run. 31 Jan 2013
AFCON: Togo 1 Tunisia 1

AFCON: Togo 1 Tunisia 1

Togo have drawn 1-1 with Tunisia, who missed a second-half penalty, to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals for the first time. 31 Jan 2013
Keshi delighted with Nigeria victory

Keshi delighted with Nigeria victory

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has dedicated Tuesday's 2-0 defeat of Ethiopia to his countrymen. 30 Jan 2013
Renard reflects on Zambia's early exit

Renard reflects on Zambia's early exit

Zambia manager Herve Renard said he is proud of his side, after the defending Africa Cup of Nations champions bowed out in the group stages. 30 Jan 2013
Mali delight at quarter-final place

Mali delight at quarter-final place

Mali manager Patrice Carteron said he was pleased with his side's system after securing a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. 30 Jan 2013
Tunisia ready for ultimate test

Tunisia ready for ultimate test

Tunisia are facing a must-win final group match at the Africa Cup of Nations to qualify for the quarter-finals. 30 Jan 2013
AFCON: DR Congo 1 Mali 1

AFCON: DR Congo 1 Mali 1

Mali booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw against Group B rivals DR Congo. 29 Jan 2013
AFCON: Niger 0 Ghana 3

AFCON: Niger 0 Ghana 3

Ghana finished on the top of Group B with a 3-0 victory over Niger at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. 29 Jan 2013

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