Afcon 2013 highlights

Slideshow | Afcon 2013 highlights

11 Feb 2013 12:23
Nigeria has walked away the champions of the 2013 Orange African Cup of Nations. We take a look back at the tournament that was.
Afcon final: Keshi's Super Eagles heal an old wound

Afcon final: Keshi's Super Eagles heal an old wound

11 Feb 2013 00:13 - Carlos Amato
Nigeria has taken the champion title against Burkina Faso for the Africa Cup of Nations 2013.
Nigeria crowned Afcon champions over Burkina Faso

Nigeria crowned Afcon champions over Burkina Faso

11 Feb 2013 00:00 - Michael Sherman
Nigeria has beaten Burkina Faso 1-0 at the National Stadium to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy.
Afcon finals in full swing

Afcon finals in full swing

10 Feb 2013 19:16 - Sapa-AFP
A swell of spectators have converged on the National Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations closing ceremony in Johannesburg.
'Humble' miracle worker Paul Put turns Burkina Faso around

'Humble' miracle worker Paul Put turns Burkina Faso around

09 Feb 2013 07:26 - David Legge
Paul Put has achieved a football miracle with Burkina Faso no matter what happens when the pre-tournament no-hopers tackle Nigeria at the Afcon final.
M&G dream team: Meet the all-star Afcon line-up

M&G dream team: Meet the all-star Afcon line-up

08 Feb 2013 00:00 - Carlos Amato
Superstars have fizzled. Nobodies have sizzled. Here is the Mail & Guardian's team of the tournament.
Afcon: Underdogs Burkina Faso take on Nigeria for the Cup

Afcon: Underdogs Burkina Faso take on Nigeria for the Cup

07 Feb 2013 09:09 - AP
A strong Nigeria team and surprising Burkina Faso outfit have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations final, both looking to lift the trophy.
Going, going, Ghana! Burkina Faso into Afcon final

Going, going, Ghana! Burkina Faso into Afcon final

06 Feb 2013 23:33 - Sapa-AFP
Burkina Faso booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time in their history.
Togo to go home after succumbing to Burkina Faso

Togo to go home after succumbing to Burkina Faso

03 Feb 2013 23:05 - Mike Collett
Burkina Faso reached the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 1998 after a 1-0 win over fellow outsiders Togo on Sunday.
Afcon: Burkina Faso's Troare strikes late to hold Nigeria to a draw

Afcon: Burkina Faso's Troare strikes late to hold Nigeria to a draw

22 Jan 2013 10:11 - Nick Reeves
Super sub Alain Traore bagged the equaliser deep in injury time to earn Burkina Faso a 1-1 draw against 10-man Nigeria.
Côte d'Ivoire plots to pick up second Afcon title

Côte d'Ivoire plots to pick up second Afcon title

23 Jan 2012 08:31 - Staff Reporter
Côte d'Ivoire has begun its quest for a second Afcon title with a 1-0 victory over Sudan, while over in Group B, Angola has beaten Burkina Faso 2-1.

Sport court rejects Namibia's Zengue appeal

10 Jan 2012 16:40 - Gerald Imray
Burkina Faso will be playing in the Africa Cup of Nations after the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected Namibia's appeal against Herve Zengue.

African football drama of 2012 to begin in Swiss boardroom

29 Dec 2011 12:11 - David Legge
The first African football drama of 2012 will unfold as Namibia continues a battle to get Burkina Faso kicked out of the upcoming Cup of Nations.

Dikgacoi to miss Bafana friendly

10 Aug 2011 06:24 - Staff Reporter
Midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi will miss South Africa's friendly against Burkina Faso in Johannesburg on Wednesday night because he is stuck in England.