Latest articles on Africa Cup Of Nations 2013

DRC bids to host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Sapa - 14 Feb 2013

The Democratic Republic of Congo is investing in a new stadium as part of its bid to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Deep read: Nigeria and Burkina Faso – behind the Afcon clash

Article Percy Zvomuya - 12 Feb 2013

Nigeria's African Cup of Nations victory over Burkina Faso has a deeper political meaning, writes Percy Zvomuya.

CAF hails South Africa’s hosting of Afcon 2013

Article Afp Author - 11 Feb 2013

The African football governing body has congratulated South Africa for hosting a "largely successful" Africa Cup of Nations.

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

Article Carlos Amato - 11 Feb 2013

Nigeria has taken the champion title against Burkina Faso for the Africa Cup of Nations 2013.

Nigeria crowned Afcon champions over Burkina Faso

Article Michael Sherman - 11 Feb 2013

Nigeria has beaten Burkina Faso 1-0 at the National Stadium to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy.

Afcon finals in full swing

Article Sapa Afp - 10 Feb 2013

A swell of spectators have converged on the National Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations closing ceremony in Johannesburg.

Nigeria sweating over fitness of star players for final

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Feb 2013

Nigeria are sweating over the fitness of two of their best players, Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses, ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.

‘Humble’ miracle worker Paul Put turns Burkina Faso around

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Feb 2013

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

Article Carlos Amato - 8 Feb 2013

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

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Feb 2013

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

Article Sapa Afp - 6 Feb 2013

Burkina Faso booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time in their history.

Keshi: Africa doesn’t need mediocre white coaches

Article Carlos Amato - 5 Feb 2013

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has spoken out against the appointment of "mediocre" European coaches by African teams, ahead of his side's tie with Mali.

Nigeria and Mali to go head-to-head at Afcon semifinal

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Feb 2013

The Africa Cup of Nations enters its semifinal stage in Durban with Nigeria and Mali set for an unexpected meeting in the east coast city.

Bafana’s homebodies will always be nobodies

Article Carlos Amato - 4 Feb 2013

Bafana Bafana have no grasp of the dark art of giant-killing, writes Carlos Amato, which you can only master if you regularly confront superior teams.

Togo to go home after succumbing to Burkina Faso

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Feb 2013

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.

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