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thenry 12-01-2012 14:03
African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://liveonsat.com/LJ_foot_I_africa_Ncup.php

denphone 12-01-2012 14:05
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35360189)
Yes l am looking forward to this.

thenry 13-01-2012 13:42
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
only one thing that spoils it for me. the thought of match fixing!

denphone 13-01-2012 14:17
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35361014)
only one thing that spoils it for me. the thought of match fixing!
While there is always a spectre of match fixing in any sport we must not think that it is widespread because it is not and l will enjoy my sport whatever sport it is and leave the authorities to catch any untowardness and underhandness if it is going on.

PeteTheMusicGuy 16-01-2012 10:46
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
Looks like this is going to be good :)

denphone 22-01-2012 19:36
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://www.cafonline.com/competition...ing-start.html

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Equatorial Guinea got off their campaign at the 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations to a winning start after beating Libya by a lone goal in the tournament opener on Saturday at the Estadio de Bata.



Forward Balboa Osa scored the only goal of the match on 86 minutes to hand the Nzalang Nacional the desired perfect start.
http://www.cafonline.com/competition...to-go-top.html

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The Chipolopolos of Zambia masterminded the major surprise of the 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations after beating Senegal 2-1 in their Group A encounter on Saturday at the Estadio de Bata.


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http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report...-for-Elephants

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The Ivory Coast made hard work of winning their first game in this year's Africa Cup of Nations, beating Sudan 1-0 on Sunday.

The Elephants dominated the first half but had to wait 39 minutes for Didier Drogba to open the scoring.

Sudan came into the game from that point on, having initially set up to contain their opponents, but Drogba's remained the only goal of the match

Jameseh 22-01-2012 21:49
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
Do all teams stay until the competition is complete or do the teams go home as they are eliminated?

or when translated to Geordie:

When is Ba coming back?

denphone 23-01-2012 14:15
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/6992...-angola/report

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Angola overcame Burkina Faso 2-1 in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group B encounter in Malabo, with the match coming alive in the second half as Mateus put Angola in the lead, but Alain Traore equalised before Manucho scored the winner

denphone 24-01-2012 06:58
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://www.goal.com/en/match/69934/g...s-niger/report

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Two first-half goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Stephane N'Guema gave Gabon the perfect start to their 2012 African Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Niger in Libreville on Monday.

Gernot Rohr's side were in control of the match from start to finish, and were never in any real danger of conceding against a lacklustre Niger side, who lacked the quality to pose any threat to Didier Ovono's goal.


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http://www.goal.com/en/match/69935/m...tunisia/report

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Goals from Esperance team-mates Khaled Korbi and Youssef Msakni were enough for Tunisia to stave off a Moroccan fight-back at the Angondje stadium in Libreville on Monday in a game that saw tensions raised considerably once Houcine Kharja pulled one back for the Moroccans in the 86th minute.

denphone 24-01-2012 20:35
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http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2012/...l-score-report

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It was a rough start to the Africa Cup of Nations for Ghana, pegged by many as favourites to win the whole thing, but the Black Stars pulled through against an impressive Botswana side - despite going down to ten men in the second half - and came away with a 1-0 win.

denphone 25-01-2012 06:37
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16709983.stm

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Mali's Eagles joined Ghana at the top of Group D after beating Guinea 1-0 in a tight affair in Franceville.

Bakaye Traore scored the only goal after 30 minutes as his powerful strike from the edge of the area deflected past Guinea goalkeeper Naby Yattara.

Guinea threatened through youngster Alhassane Bangoura, Ibrahima Diallo and Ismael Bangoura but could not find a way past an obdurate defence.

Group D is topped by Mali and Ghana, who beat Botswana - also 1-0 - earlier.

denphone 26-01-2012 06:36
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16734188.stm

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Zambia and Libya played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in horrible conditions on a rain-soaked Bata pitch.

The match was delayed by over an hour, but once underway, Libya were first to adapt to the difficult surface.

Striker Ahmed Saad Osman scored early in each half, with two wonderfully taken goals for the much-improved Libyans.

Emmanuel Mayuka brought Zambia level before brilliantly setting up another equaliser for Christopher Katongo.

The Group A game initially looked like it would be called off, after the match officials inspected the soaked surface.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16734221.stm

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Co-hosts Equatorial Guinea produced one of the all-time Africa Cup of Nations upsets when reaching the last eight and dumping Senegal out of the finals.

The National Lightning left it incredibly late to earn a 2-1 win over their supposedly illustrious foes.

After Randy opened the scoring in Bata, Senegal were facing elimination until Moussa Sow's 89th-minute equaliser.

But Kily produced a stunning 25-yard drive deep into added time to send a nation into raptures.
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The goal came in the 94th minute to spark frenzy among the 40,000 fans inside the Estadio de Bata, yet there was still time for Equatorial Guinea centre-back Laurence Doe to be sent off.

When the final whistle did evenutally blow three minutes later, Equatoguineans across the world were in dreamland while any watching neutrals were probably left similarly open-mouthed.

The result means Newcastle strikers Demba Ba and Pa**** Demba Cisse will be back in Premier League action earlier than expected
Well at least Jameseh and Adzil will be happy.

denphone 26-01-2012 20:59
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16750510.stm

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Sudan earned their first Africa Cup of Nations point in 36 years when drawing 2-2 with Angola in Malabo.

The southern Africans took control after four minutes as Manucho pounced on a defensive error to drill home.

That left Sudan needing their first finals goal since 1976 and it duly arrived when Mohamed Ahmed Bashir headed home after the half-hour.

After Manucho converted a spot-kick for his second, Bashir struck late on to earn a deserved draw for the Sudanese.

TheDaddy 27-01-2012 01:06
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35367533)
Do all teams stay until the competition is complete or do the teams go home as they are eliminated?

or when translated to Geordie:

When is Ba coming back?
He'll be back for the next prem game ;)

adzii_nufc 27-01-2012 01:39
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
He has a slight chance of returning on wednesday for Blackburn.

The next game is away to Brighton btw^

denphone 27-01-2012 06:36
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16752181.stm

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Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 2-0 in Malabo to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Chelsea's Salomon Kalou opened the scoring from close range in the 16th minute and Bakary Kone headed an own goal eight minutes from time.

However, an Ivory Coast side featuring six Premier League players were far from convincing as Burkina Faso enjoyed much of the possession

denphone 27-01-2012 20:00
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16769275.stm

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Tunisia took a major stride towards the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals when beating Niger 2-1 in Libreville.

Issam Jemaa's last-gasp winner was cruel on the Nigeriens, who can no longer reach the last eight.

After Youssef Msakni dribbled his way through for a fine goal after just four minutes, William Tonji Ngounou made history when scoring Niger's first Nations Cup goal.

But the debutants' hearts were broken as Jemaa slammed home at the death.

denphone 28-01-2012 06:24
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16767683.stm

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Gabon snatched a late winner to progress to the Africa Cup of Nations last eight as they beat Morocco 3-2.

Morocco had led 1-0 for much of the game, through captain Houssine Kharjah's first-half opener.

But goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Daniel Cousin put the co-hosts ahead, before Kharjah's penalty looked to have levelled it up.

Bruno Zita Mbanangoye then curled in a free-kick deep into injury time to seal a dramatic win and send Morocco out.

denphone 29-01-2012 06:08
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16776880.stm

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Ghana are on the brink of a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after a 2-0 win over Mali.

Asamoah Gyan opened the scoring for the Black Stars with a beautifully struck free-kick from just outside the area.

Andre 'Dede' Ayew then wrong-footed the Mali defence before slotting home at the near post, after a clever back-flick from Gyan.

denphone 29-01-2012 21:52
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16783039.stm

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Zambia booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations when beating co-hosts Equatorial Guinea 1-0 to top Group A.

Captain Chris Katongo fired home from the edge of the box after 67 minutes to take control of the group.

The win means the southern Africans may avoid Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals, with the Elephants looking set to win Group B.

The loss was the co-hosts' first of the campaign and under coach Gilson Paulo.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16777368.stm

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Libya exited the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 consolation win over Senegal, who finished without a point.

Ihab Albusaifi struck in each half for the Libyans, the second a wonderful volley and worthy match winner.

Deme Ndiaye scored for Senegal but it would be of little consolation as the Senegalese go home after three losses.

Libya's win marked their first in the Nations Cup in 30 years, as they ended up third in Group A behind Zambia and Equatorial Guinea, with Senegal bottom

denphone 31-01-2012 07:30
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16781103.stm

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Ivory Coast ensured they finished Group B with a perfect record as they beat a disjointed Angola 2-0 in Malabo.

The Angolans' first group defeat means they miss the quarter-finals after Sudan beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in Bata.

Angola gifted an Ivorian reserve side the lead as Emmanuel Eboue pounced from close range after 33 minutes, before Wilfried Bony tapped into an empty net.

Ivory Coast will play Equatorial Guinea in the quarter-finals, while Sudan will face Zambia in Bata on 4 February.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16783748.stm

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Sudan won their first match at the Africa Cup of Nations for 42 years, beating Burkina Faso 2-1 in Bata to reach the quarter-finals.

They made it to the last eight thanks to Ivory Coast's 2-0 win over Angola in the other Group B match in Malabo.

Mudather El Taib scored in each half for the 1970 African champions, with Issiaka Ouedraogo replying late on.

The Sudanese will play Zambia in the quarter-finals on 4 February, before Ivory Coast take on Equatorial Guinea

denphone 31-01-2012 22:58
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16803984.stm

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Morocco salvaged some pride when beating Niger 1-0 in Libreville in both teams' final Group C game.

Younes Belhanda settled a drab affair when rifling Marouane Chamakh's pass into the roof of the net just 11 minutes from time.

Both sides went into the game looking for their first points after losing their opening matches.

But Niger go home without avoiding defeat at a finals where they were making their tournament debut.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16796873.stm

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Co-hosts Gabon finished top of Group C at the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Tunisia 1-0 in Franceville.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck his third of the tournament, with some assistance from reserve Tunisia keeper Rami Jeridi.

Captain Daniel Cousin set up Aubameyang, who gently stroked his shot goalwards but was helped by the legs of Jeridi, who dived away from the shot.

Tunisia failed to spark, but go through second in Group C, behind the Panthers.

Both sides started the night already through to the quarter-finals, but Gabon needed at least a draw to ensure they returned to their capital Libreville for their last eight tie.

denphone 02-02-2012 06:56
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16824218

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Mali reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after beating Botswana 2-1 in Libreville.

Botswana took the lead through Mogakolodi Ngele's powerful finish past Mali goalkeeper Oumar Sissoko.

Garra Dembele then pounced on a rebound to equalise for Mali, before midfielder Seydou Keita hit the winner with a chipped finish, after a clever one-two.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16824223

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BBC Sport Ghana sealed their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 1-1 draw against Guinea in Franceville.

Emmanuel Agyemang Badu put the Black Stars ahead, smashing a fierce volley in from the edge of the area.

Abdoul Razzagui Camara equalised right on half-time, with what looked like a cross from the left-wing sailing right into Ghana's goal.

Guinea chased a winner to no avail, but Mali's 2-1 win over Botswana saw the Malians through and Guinea go out.

The tournament's final pair of group games were finely poised at the beginning of the night, with Ghana, Guinea and Mali all in with a good shout of progressing from Group D.

denphone 05-02-2012 06:54
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16872554

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Zambia became the first team to book their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals when beating a disappointing Sudan 3-0 in Bata.

Stoppila Sunzu opened the scoring early on when heading home a free-kick.

The game turned in the Zambians' favour shortly after the hour when Saif Eldin was sent off for fouling Rainford Kalaba in the box.

Chris Katongo converted the resulting spot-kick at the second attempt before James Chamanga wrapped up the win.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16881326

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Ivory Coast powered past co-hosts Equatorial Guinea as the Africa Cup of Nations favourites won their quarter-final 3-0 in Malabo.

Elephants captain Didier Drogba was a central figure in the game, seeing a first-half penalty saved by Danilo.

Drogba celebrated exuberantly when scoring shortly after with a low strike before doubling the lead in the second half with a thumping header.

Yaya Toure rounded off the win when powering home a curling free-kick.

denphone 05-02-2012 21:35
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16889291

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Mali edged through to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after beating co-hosts Gabon 5-4 on penalties.

The game had finished 1-1 after Mali's Tidiane Diabate cancelled out Eric Mouloungui's opener with five minutes left on the clock.

Neither side could break the deadlock in extra-time, and Mali knocked out the co-hosts after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed his spot-kick.

Mali will now meet Ivory Coast in the last four in Libreville on Wednesday

denphone 06-02-2012 07:07
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16889298

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Ghana qualified for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after edging past Tunisia 2-1, following extra-time.

Black Stars captain John Mensah put his side ahead after nine minutes, before Sabeur Khalifa equalised for Tunisia just before half-time.

The game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, and remained level until a Tunisia mistake gifted Ghana the winner.

Carthage Eagles goalkeeper Aymen Mahtlouthi spilled a cross for Andre 'Dede' Ayew's to tap home.

denphone 08-02-2012 19:42
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16933389

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Emmanuel Mayuka came off the bench to score a late goal as Zambia shocked Ghana to earn a place in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

The substitute collected a pass and steered a shot into the bottom corner 12 minutes from the end after Asamoah Gyan missed a first-half penalty.

Gyan's effort was saved when Davies Nkausu fouled Kwadwo Asamoah.

Derek Boateng was sent off late on for Ghana before Prince Tagoe had a goal-bound shot blocked.

Despite the Black Stars' dominance and the penalty miss, Zambia's Chris Katongo had another great opportunity in the first half but fired off-target.

The Chipolopolo have never won the competition but the two-times runners-up have now reached the final of the competition for the first time since 1994

denphone 09-02-2012 06:34
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16935388

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Ivory Coast will meet Zambia in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Mali 1-0 in Libreville.

Gervinho settled a tight game on the stroke of half-time as he ran unimpeded from the halfway line to curl home the match-winner from close range.

The Elephants had twice struck the post beforehand, with both Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure powering efforts against the woodwork.

Mali struggled against an Ivorian defence that has yet to concede a goal.

TheDaddy 11-02-2012 08:02
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
Quite like to see Zambia win on their first return to the scene of their lost team, a moving ceremony was held and I'm sure they'll do their memories proud in the final

denphone 11-02-2012 08:08
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
Yes it would indeed be a fitting tribute to the 1993 team and their memories.

blackthorn 12-02-2012 22:00
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
That was a really bad penalty kick by Drogba

Damien 12-02-2012 23:26
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
This is a great shootout. Wonderfully taken penalties.

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Toure misses! One penalty away for Zambia.

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Zambia miss!

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Gervinho misses for Ivory Coast! Zambia have another chance to win!

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Zambia win the Africa Cup of Nations!!! Congrats to them!

blackthorn 12-02-2012 23:39
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
Very well deserved as well, it seems their name was on it with the tragedy. Its been a great competition

thenry 13-02-2012 00:18
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
Congrats

denphone 13-02-2012 06:27
Re: African Cup Of Nations 2012
 
Yes well done to Zambia and a fitting tribute to the 1993 team they lost.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16999874


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