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Egypt Into Last Eight

Egypt Into Last Eight

DEFENDING champions Egypt sealed a place in the African Nations Cup quarter-finals by beating Mozambique 2-0 at the Estadio do Benguela in Group C. 17 Jan 2010
Adebayor: We Will Leave Angola

Adebayor: We Will Leave Angola

TOGO captain Emmanuel Adebayor has told French radio his team will head home from the African Nations Cup this afternoon on the advice of the Togolese government. 11 Jan 2010
Wenger Wonders About Motivation For Recalls

Wenger Wonders About Motivation For Recalls

ARSENE Wenger has questioned fellow Barclays Premier League bosses' motivation for calling for their players to return from the African Nations Cup over security concerns. 11 Jan 2010
Homebound Togo Could Return

Homebound Togo Could Return

THE Togo squad flew home tonight although their African Nations Cup future remains shrouded in uncertainty after it emerged they have asked to return to Angola at a later date. 11 Jan 2010
Keita Buoyed By Thrilling Draw

Keita Buoyed By Thrilling Draw

MALI midfielder Seydou Keita believes the physchological boost from their remarkable comeback against Angola will stand them in good stead for the rest of the African Nations Cup. 11 Jan 2010
Togo Plans Still Unclear

Togo Plans Still Unclear

UNCERTAINTY still surrounds Togo's plans for the African Nations Cup following Friday's armed attack on the team bus, but opening opponents Ghana have confirmed they plan to remain at the competition. 10 Jan 2010
Togo to Play on: Report

Togo to Play on: Report

THERE was uncertainty this morning over Togo's plans for the African Nations Cup after reports claimed the side had decided to play despite an earlier decision to withdraw following the armed attack on Friday. 10 Jan 2010
Togo Pull Out of African Nations Cup

Togo Pull Out of African Nations Cup

TOGO have withdrawn from the African Nations Cup in Angola following the terrorist attack on their team bus. 10 Jan 2010
Togo Coach Questions Future of Cup

Togo Coach Questions Future of Cup

TOGO coach Hubert Velud claims the authorities should seriously consider whether to call off the African Nations Cup after yesterday's armed attack on his squad. 10 Jan 2010
African Nations Cup Must Go On: Wenger

African Nations Cup Must Go On: Wenger

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger will not be asking for his players Alex Song and Emmanuel Eboue to be called back from the African Nations Cup - maintaining the tournament in Angola must go ahead as planned. 10 Jan 2010
All Eyes Turn to Africa for Nations Cup

All Eyes Turn to Africa for Nations Cup

THE 27th edition of the African Nations Cup rolls into action on Sunday, but for many the tournament will be seen as just a taster of things to come in what will be the biggest football year the continent has ever seen. 9 Jan 2010
Bassong Omitted From Cameroon Squad

Bassong Omitted From Cameroon Squad

Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong has not been included in the Cameroon squad for next month's African Nations Cup. 24 Dec 2009
African Nations Cup 'Baffles' Grant

African Nations Cup 'Baffles' Grant

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant admits he remains baffled that FIFA allow the African Nations Cup to be staged in January. 23 Dec 2009
Essien Eyes Cup Success

Essien Eyes Cup Success

MICHAEL Essien believes that Ghana will be heading to the African Nations Cup early next year full of confidence as they will bid to end a 28-year wait for the title. 15 Sep 2009
Iberian Nations Unite for World Cup Bid

Iberian Nations Unite for World Cup Bid

Spain and Portugal have formally agreed to submit a joint bid to rival Australia's for the 2018 World Cup. 20 Jan 2009