Latest articles on 2012 African Cup Of Nations

The day that fate went on a date with history

Article Percy Zvomuya - 17 Feb 2012

Newly crowned Afcon champs' date with destiny fulfiiled.

Gervinho flair launches Ivorians into Afcon final

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Feb 2012

A contender for the goal of the competition from Arsenal forward Gervinho against Mali on Wednesday put Côte d'Ivoire into the Afcon final.

Zambia’s development plan pays off

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Feb 2012

Zambia captain Christopher Katongo thinks the team's impressive march to the semifinals of Afcon is "payback time" for a six-year development plan.

All bets on Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana to make Afcon final

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Feb 2012

Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana are on course to meet in a showpiece final at Afcon, with only Mali and Zambia able to prevent the eagerly awaited showdown.

Burkina Faso need to step up Afcon efforts

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Jan 2012

Burkina Faso must stop conceding soft goals if they are to have any hope of defeating Côte d'Ivoire and getting their Afcon campaign back on track.

Tunisia go to the top with Morocco win

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Jan 2012

Tunisia has taken the Maghreb derby honours, a 2-1 defeat of Morocco putting them alongside Gabon at the top of Group C in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Côte d’Ivoire plots to pick up second Afcon title

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Jan 2012

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.

Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana have best chance in years

Article Gerald Imray - 17 Jan 2012

Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana have their best chance in years of ending long waits for another African Cup of Nations title.

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