THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 15:02 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 15:02 |
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It’s 'Europe' vs Africa at Afcon finalFootball fans are gearing up for Sunday's royal battle between Chipolopolo and the Elephants in the African Cup of Nations final. Mali and Ghana break through to Afcon semisAnd then there were four -- Mali and Ghana have completed the semifinal line-up at the Africa Cup of Nations, after tense wins over Gabon and Tunisia. Côte d'Ivoire and Zambia cruise into Afcon semifinalsZambia and Côte d'Ivoire knocked out two gutsy underdogs, reaching the African Cup of Nations semifinals with 3-0 wins. Power to the Cup NobodiesThe Africa Nations Cup minnows are putting up a surprising fight and challenging the status quo. Drogba's last chance for Côte d'Ivoire victory in ACNIt may be Didier Drogba's last chance to win the African Cup of Nations as Côte d'Ivoire again begins its quest for a long-awaited continental title. Chinese club searching for more high-profile playersAfter signing Nicolas Anelka and rumours Shanghai Shenhua would target Didier Drogba next, the Chinese club confirmed it was looking for more players. Pressure on Bafana to start deliveringAlthough the odds seem heavily in favour of Bafana Bafana, a loss could also increase the pressure. Drogba injured as Chelsea late show sinks NorwichChelsea left it late to clinch a 3-1 victory over 10-man Norwich that was marred by a serious injury suffered by Didier Drogba at Stamford Bridge. Torres riddle dogs Chelsea ahead of United tripCarlo Ancelotti must solve the riddle of misfit Fernando Torres as his Chelsea side face Manchester United in a second leg quarterfinal on Tuesday. Wasteful Chelsea move into quarterfinalsChelsea booked their place in the Champions League quarterfinals despite wasting chances in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Copenhagen. |
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