African Cup
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Senegal's AFCON title win overturned two months after final, Morocco declared champions
Football | Apr 23, 2026, 02:42 PM ISTSenegal have been stripped of the trophy they won in the African Cup of Nations, beating Morocco in the chaotic final in January. Morocco have been declared the champions, two months after the final was played, by appeals judges.
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At least six reported dead in crush at African Cup game in Cameroon
Football | Jan 27, 2022, 10:42 AM ISTNaseri Paul Biya, the governor of the central region of Cameroon, said there could be more deaths.
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Egypt to host 2019 African Cup, Mohamed Salah wins player of the year again
Football | Jan 09, 2019, 02:39 PM ISTThe Liverpool forward won the African player of the year award for a second successive year, making Tuesday a double victory for Egypt.
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Defending champ Nigeria misses out on African Cup
Football | Nov 20, 2014, 10:16 AM ISTGeneva: Nigeria won't get the chance to defend its title at the African Cup of Nations next year after drawing 2-2 at home to South Africa on Wednesday to miss out on the finals on
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Morocco thrown out of African Cup, dumped as host
Football | Nov 12, 2014, 08:02 AM ISTMorocco was thrown out of the 2015 African Cup of Nations and dumped as the host Tuesday after refusing to commit to the scheduled dates early next year because of fears over Ebola.The tournament in
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Everton signs striker Samuel Eto'o on 2-year deal
Football | Aug 27, 2014, 10:47 AM ISTLIVERPOOL, England : Everton strengthened its attacking options by signing Samuel Eto'o on a two-year deal on Tuesday after the striker was released by Premier League rival Chelsea. The 33-year-old Cameroon international, who scored 12
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Ebola: Sierra Leone asks to play in Ghana
Football | Aug 13, 2014, 12:28 PM ISTCAIRO : Sierra Leone has asked for permission to play some of its African Cup qualifiers in Ghana because of the Ebola outbreak at home. The Confederation of African Football said in a statement to
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Sierra Leone cancels all football over Ebola
Football | Aug 06, 2014, 08:28 AM ISTFREETOWN, Sierra Leone : Sierra Leone canceled all football matches indefinitely on Tuesday because of the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa. The national football association said it will seek permission to
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Ghana powers into quarters, Mali squeezes through
Football | Jan 29, 2013, 01:47 PM ISTPort Elizabeth, Jan 29: Asamoah Gyan powered Ghana into the knockout rounds and laid down the challenge to Didier Drogba and Ivory Coast at the African Cup of Nations on Monday.Mahamadou Samassa's equalizer also squeezed
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African Cup: Ivory Coast, Tunisia win with late goals
Football | Jan 23, 2013, 03:14 PM ISTRustenburg (South Africa), Jan 23: The toughest group at the African Cup of Nations delivered two thrilling finishes on Tuesday, adding some excitement to a tournament which had produced five draws in the first six
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Cameroon misses out on another African Cup
Football | Oct 15, 2012, 12:27 PM ISTYaounde, Cameroon, Oct 15: The return of Samuel Eto'o wasn't enough for Cameroon, which missed out on another African Cup of Nations on Sunday as Cape Verde held its nerve to qualify for its first
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Ghana To Play Chile In Pennsylvania Friendly
Football | Feb 18, 2012, 07:59 AM ISTChester, Pennsylvania, Feb 18 : African Cup of Nations semifinalist Ghana will play Chile in a friendly match at the Philadelphia Union's PPL Park on Feb. 29.The match, announced Friday, is on a FIFA international
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Emotional Renard Boosts Zambia's Unique Spirit
Football | Feb 13, 2012, 09:58 AM ISTLibreville, Gabon, Feb 13: There was a moment when Zambia's famous team spirit appeared to be fractured in Sunday's high pressure atmosphere at the African Cup of Nations final.Coach Herve Renard remonstrated furiously with Davies
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Mali Beats Ghana 2-0 For 3rd Place At African Cup
Football | Feb 12, 2012, 08:10 AM ISTMalabo, Equatorial Guinea, Feb 12: Mali beat 10-man Ghana 2-0 in the third-place match at the African Cup of Nations on Saturday for its best finish since it lost the 1972 final.Cheick Diabate scored both
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Ivory Coast, Zambia To Meet In African Cup Final
Football | Feb 09, 2012, 08:28 AM ISTLibreville, Gabon, Feb 9: Pre-tournament favorite Ivory Coast will play Zambia in the final of the African Cup of Nations after another surprise on Wednesday raised the possibility of one more major shock in the
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ICoast, Ghana Favorites To Make African Cup Final
Football | Feb 07, 2012, 01:50 PM ISTBata, Equatorial Guinea, Feb 7: Ivory Coast and Ghana are on course to meet in a showpiece final at the African Cup of Nations, with only semifinal opponents Mali and Zambia able to prevent the
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ICoast, Zambia Through To African Cup Semifinals
Football | Feb 05, 2012, 12:35 PM ISTMalabo, Equatorial Guinea, Feb 5: Ivory Coast and Zambia reached the African Cup of Nations semifinals with 3-0 wins on Saturday to knock out two gutsy underdogs.Ivory Coast ended the dream of co-host Equatorial Guinea,
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Zambia Coach Trusts In Lucky Shirt At African Cup
Football | Jan 30, 2012, 10:10 AM ISTMalabo, Jan 30: Zambia coach Herve Renard isn't taking any chances with his clothing at this year's African Cup of Nations, and so far his trusted lucky shirt seems to be working.Renard has sported the
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Nigeria Coach Asked To Explain Qualifying Failure
Football | Oct 09, 2011, 04:06 PM ISTAbuja, Nigeria, Oct 9: The Nigeria Football Federation has asked national coach Samson Siasia to explain the country's failure to qualify for next year's African Cup of Nations.The NFF on Saturday gave Siasia 48 hours
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Ghana Beats Congo 3-1 In African Cup Qualifier
Football | Jun 04, 2011, 05:36 PM ISTKumasi, Ghana, June 4: Ghana scored three second-half goals in Michael Essien's first international appearance in over a year to beat 10-man Republic of Congo 3-1 in their 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifier on