22 February, 2012. afb-News: Organisers of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa must choose which of the country's sporting facilities will be used.
With many facilities developed for the 2010 world Cup, eight cities have put their names forward - and officials may choose to use more than the minimum four venues. "We would love to stage the games in as many of the...
21 February, 2012. afb-News: Africa's next generation
In the absence of traditional African superpowers Egypt, Nigeria and Cameroon, the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations presented an opportunity for the next generation of African stars to grab the limelight. So which Africans are in line...
20 February, 2012. afb-News: Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba admits he finds it hard to talk about his penalty miss in the Africa Cup of Nations final
The match finished goalless after extra time, and the much-favoured Ivorians lost on penalties to Zambia. "It's really personal," Drogba told the BBC in Abidjan, before returning to London and his club...
19 February, 2012. afb-News: Manchester City's Yaya Toure considering retiring from international football with Ivory Coast
The 28-year-old is unsure about his future with his country and says defeat at the Africa Cup of Nations has made him even more determined to win the Premier League. The 28-year-old was part of the side that lost in the...
19 February, 2012. afb-News: Botswana coach "has no national team" after African Cup of Nations debut
Botswana have called off a high-profile friendly with Egypt after coach Stanley Tshosane said there was "no national team" to fulfill the fixture. The Zebras played their first ever Africa Cup of Nations recently but...
19 February, 2012. afb-News: Asamoah Gyan - indefinite break from international football
Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan wants to take an indefinite break from international football due to increased criticism following his crucial penalty miss against Zambia in the semi final of the 2012 Africa Cup of...
18 February, 2012. afb-News: Andre Villas-Boas excited by the return of 'strong' Drogba to Chelsea
The beleaguered Portuguese boss also spoke of the much talked about clear-the-air meeting he held earlier in the week with his players. Andre Villas-Boas has welcomed the return to Chelsea of his Ivorian striker Didier Drogba...
18 February, 2012. afb-News: Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan - Even the greatest miss penalties but I am sorry
The Al Ain star has apologised for missing a penalty at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations that hindered the Black Stars’ progress in the competition. Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has pleaded with Ghanaians to forgive him for...
17 February, 2012. afb-News: Zambians into Fifa's top 50 for first time since 2001
Zambia have climbed to 43rd in the Fifa world rankings after winning the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. The Chipolopolo beat Ivory Coast in the Gabonese capital Libreville to win their first African title. It is the first...
17 February, 2012. afb-News: Nigeria invite Yakubu, Sani Kaita and Victor Moses for Rwanda game
The former outcasts will make a return to Stephen Keshi’s squad in his first competitive game in charge of the team as the Wigan forward is expected to earn his debut Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has recalled Blackburn striker...
16 February, 2012. afb-News: Africa Cup of Nations 2012: The BBC's Team Highlights
Zambia brought its powerful appearance at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations to a fantastic end on Sunday, with a dramatic penalty shoot-out climax to an exciting and eventful tournament in Equatorial Guinea and...
15 February, 2012. afb-News: Zambia dominate 2012 Africa Cup of Nations awards
The Chipolopolo came out on top in the 2012 Afcon final against Cote d'Ivoire, and they were the recipients of a number of accolades Zambia proved at this Africa Cup of Nations that spirit and determination can take a...
14 February, 2012. afb-News: Kennedy Mweene (Zambia) - World Player of the Week!
Kennedy Mweene - Club: Free State Stars - Country: Zambia - Age: 27 - Role: Goalkeeper - Achievement: Gave a virtuoso performance in 2012 African Cup of Nations final. Zambia recorded a historic and...
12 February, 2012. Africa Cup: Final-Match - Zambia Is The New African Cup Champion 2012 - Zambia vs Cote D'Ivoire 8:7
The Chipolopolo (The Copper Bullets) from Zambia won the final-match in Libreville against the Elephants from Ivory Coast by penalty shoot-out. - - - Zambia delighted in winning their first Africa Cup of...
11 February, 2012. Africa Cup: Third Place Match - Mali Finished Third For The First Time - Ghana vs Mali 0:2
The Eagles beat Ghana 2:0 in Malabo. Goals: Tidiane Diabaté 23’, 80’ - Mali finished third at an Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after beating Ghana 2-0 in Malabo. Forward...
08 February, 2012. Africa Cup: Cote D'Ivoire Reached The Final - Mali vs Cote D'Ivoire 0:1
Ivory Coast will meet Zambia in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Mali 1-0 in Libreville. Goal: Gervinho 45'
08 February, 2012. Africa Cup: Zambia Reached The Final - Zambia vs Ghana 1:0
The Chipolopolo have reached the final of the tournament. Zambia beat Ghana in Bata. Goal: Mayuka 78'
05 February, 2012. Africa Cup: The Black Stars Are Lucky To Be In The Semi-Finals - Ghana vs Tunisia 2:1
Ghana have admitted they are lucky to have reached the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, after being gifted a quarter-final winner by Tunisia. The teams were level in extra-time on Sunday when Tunisia keeper Aymen Mahtlouthi...
05 February, 2012. Africa Cup: Mali Reached The Semi-Finals After Penalty Shoot-Out - Gabon vs Mali 1:1 (4:5)
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...
04 February, 2012. Africa Cup: The Elephants Reached The Semi-Finals - Cote D'Ivoire vs Equatorial Guinea 3:0
Ivory Coast defeated co-hosts Equatorial Guinea. The Africa Cup of Nations 2012 favourites won their quarter-final 3-0 in Malabo. Goals: Drogba 36’, 70’, Touré 82'
04 February, 2012. Africa Cup: The Chipolopolo Reached The Semi-Finals After 16 Years - Zambia vs Sudan 3:0
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. The Chipolopolo, who have reached the last four for the first time since 1996, will stay in...
01 February, 2012. Africa Cup: The Black Stars On Top Of Group D - Ghana vs Guinea 1:1
A 1:1 draw between Ghana and Guinea in Franceville was enough for the Black Stars to reach the quarter-finals. In their quarter-final on Sunday 5th of February the Black Stars will play against Tunisia. Ghana: Agyemang Badu 28’ /...
01 February, 2012. Africa Cup: Mali Reached The Africa Cup Of Nations Quarter-Finals After Beating Botswana In Libreville - Botswana vs Mali 1:2
The win saw the Malians finish second in Group D ahead of Guinea, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Ghana. Botswana: Ngele 51’ / Mali: Dembélé 57', Keita 75’
31 January, 2012. Africa Cup: The Atlas Lions Won Their Last Game In Group C And They Are Leaving With Their Head Up High - Niger vs Morocco 0:1
Both sides went into the game looking for their first points after losing their opening matches. Morocco defeated Niger, but both teams are leaving the tournament. Goal: Belhanda 79’
31 January, 2012. Africa Cup: Co-hosts Gabon And Tunisia Reached The Quarter-Finals - Gabon vs Tunisia 1:0
Co-hosts Gabon reached the next round with three wins and is on top of Group C. 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...
30 January, 2012. Africa Cup: The Elephants With A Perfect Record - Cote D'Ivoire vs Angola 2:0
The Elephants won three matches in a row and reached the quarter-finals with a perfect record. The Angolans missed the quarter-finals after the team from Sudan defeated Burkina Faso in Bata. In the quarter-finals Ivory Coast will...
30 January, 2012. Africa Cup: Historical Win For The Desert Hawks - Sudan vs Burkina Faso 2:1
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...
29 January, 2012. Africa Cup: Libya's First Victory In The African Cup Of Nations - Libya vs Senegal 2:1
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. Libya: Albosefe 5’, 84' / Senegal: N'Diaye 11’
29 January, 2012. Africa Cup: Equatorial Guinea vs Zambia 0:1
The Copper Bullets reached the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations. Zambia beat co-hosts Equatorial Guinea to top Group A. Katongo scored the only goal of the match in the 67th minute.
28 January, 2012. Africa Cup: Today The Black Stars Beat The Eagles And Reached The Quarter-Finals - Ghana vs Mali 2:0
Ghana beat Mali in Franceville and reached the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations. Asamoah Gyan opened the scoring for the Black Stars with a free-kick from just outside the area. Andre 'Dede' Ayew scored the second...
28 January, 2012. Africa Cup: Guinea Defeated Botswana And Still Has Hopes - Botswana vs Guinea 1:6
Botswana: Selolwane 23’ (penalty) / Guinea: Diallo 15’, 27’, Camara 42’, Traore 45’, Bah 84’, Soumah Kalabane 86’ Guinea kept their Africa Cup of Nations qualification hopes alive with a 6-1 demolition of Botswana in...
27 January, 2012. Africa Cup: Co-Hosts Defeated The Atlas Lions And Reached The Quater-Finals - Gabon vs Morocco 3:2
Co-hosts Gabon snatch an incredible late winner to put them through to the quarter-finals and send Morocco out. Gabun: Aubameyang 77’, Cousin 79’, Mbanangoye 90’/ Morocco: Kharja 24’, 90’ (penalty)
27 January, 2012. Africa Cup: The Eagles Of Carthage Send Niger Out And Reached The Quarter-Finals - Niger vs Tunisia 1:2
Tunisia took a major stride towards the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as they beat Niger 2-1 in Libreville. Issam Jemaa's last-gasp winner was cruel on the Nigeriens, who dominated the Group C encounter at times. After...
26 January, 2012. Africa Cup: The Elephants Reached The Quarter-Finals - Cote D'Ivoire vs Burkina Faso 2:0
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...
26 January, 2012. Africa Cup: The Draw Is Perfectly Fine - Sudan vs Angola 2:2
The draw between "The Desert Hawks" and "The Black Antelopes" is perfectly fine. "The Black Antelopes" from Angola gained two times the lead by defensive faults, but Sudan was the more active team....
25 January, 2012. Africa Cup: Co-Hosts Into Quarter-Finals - Equatorial Guinea vs Senegal 2:1
A heart attack match! "What a game, what a team, what a result!" The lowest-ranked team to ever stage a Nations Cup, and arguably the lowest-ranked to ever contest the competition, have not only reached the...
25 January, 2012. Africa Cup: Kick And Rush At A Rain Soaked Surface in Bata - Libya vs Zambia 2:2
It was kick and rush this afternoon, not football. The match was delayed by over an hour. The "Group A" game initially looked like it would be called off, after the match officials inspected the soaked surface. But it...
24 January, 2012. Africa Cup: A Flattering Win For The Eagles And Bad Luck For Guinea - Mali vs Guinea 1:0
The Eagles from Mali started with a flattering win over Guinea in the African Nations Cup. During the entire 90 minutes Guinea was the more active team and had the better scoring chances, but ultimately Bakaye Traore (30’)...
24 January, 2012. Africa Cup: The Black Stars Won Their Kick-Off Match Against Nations Cup Newcomer - Ghana vs Botswana 1:0
In Franceville captain John Mensah scored the only goal in the 25th minute for the team from Ghana. Gyan had a good chance to expand in the 42nd minute. The Black Stars started comfortably enough, but Botswana immediately showed...
23 January, 2012. Africa Cup: Tunisia Is The Lucky Winner - Morocco vs Tunisia 1:2
In Libreville the Eagles of Carthage defeated Morocco (The Atlas Lions). Though the team from Morocco was more active and the better team, Tunisia scored two goals and was successful. In the end they deserved it to win this...
23 January, 2012. Africa Cup: Co-Hosts Gabon Made A Perfect Start - Gabon vs Niger 2:0
From the beginning Gabon played a very handsome match. So it was logical for the first goal, which could be expanded to 2-0 shortly before the end of the first half. In the second half Niger remained enormously harmless, the...
22 January, 2012. Africa Cup: The Black Antelopes Defeated Burkina Faso - Goals Scored In The 2nd Half - Burkina Faso vs. Angola 1:2
Both Teams showed a good match, but in the end the Black Antelopes were the lucky ones. Angola has won his opening match against Burkina Faso, 2-1 (0-0). In Malabo Mateus scored the first goal in the 48th Minute for the Angolans....
22 January, 2012. Africa Cup: The Elephants Started The Tournament With A Victory - Ivory Coast vs. Sudan 0:1
Superstar and captain Didier Drogba scored in the 39th minute the only goal of the match. Sudan was struggling to change the match but without success. The "Desert Hawks" from Sudan showed a good match, but in the end...
21 January, 2012. Africa Cup: The Chipolopolo (The Copper Bullets) Won Their Kick-Off Match - Senegal vs Zambia 1:2
Zambia has now a good chance to reach the next level - Zambia has celebrated a surprise success, and won unexpectedly against Senegal 1-2 (0-2). Emmanuel Mayuka (12th minute) of the Young Boys Bern and Rainford Kalaba (20th)...
21 January, 2012. Africa Cup: The Host Of The Africa Cup 2012 Started The Tournament - Equatorial Guinea vs Libya 1:0
One of the hosts of the African Cup of Nations 2012 "Equatorial Guinea" showed a good kick-off match and defeated the team from Libya. The fans created a great atmosphere in the stadium. Balboa scored in the 88th minute...
11 July, 2010. World Cup: Spain Is The New World Champion 2010 - Netherlands vs Spain 0:1
Iniesta scored the winning goal for the "Furia Roja" in front of the sold-out Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg in the 116th minute.
10 July, 2010. World Cup: Germany Reached The 3rd Place - Uruguay vs Germany 2:3
Sami Khedira scored the winning goal against Uruguay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday night. Germany defeated Uruguay and the germans reached the 3rd place of the World Cup 2010 tournament.
7 July, 2010. World Cup: The Furia Roja Won The Clash - Germany vs Spain 0:1
Spain is the second final participant of this tournament. It's for the first time that the Furia Roja reached a world cup final. The european champion was the better team and deserved to win. The german team didn't show the...
6 July, 2010. World Cup: The Oranjes Reached The Final - Uruguay vs Netherlands 2:3
At full-time in Cape Town, the first World Cup of two semi-final clashes has ended 3-2 to the Netherlands. Gio van Bronckhorst's early long-ranger was cancelled out just before half-time by a similar effort from Uruguay hero...
3 July, 2010. World Cup: First Semi-Finals Of the Furia Roja In A World Cup - Paraguay vs Spain 0:1
European champion Spain is established as the fourth semi-final participant. On Saturday evening the Southern Europeans won the last quarterfinal match against Paraguay and will now meet vice-european champion Germany in the...
