2013 Africa Cup of Nations

  1. 20 Best Goals from the African Cup of Nations

    There's lots to admire at an international football tournament. Clever technical play. Smart possession-based football. Astute defending. Yet nothing quite sums up a football tournament—defines it, even—than the goals that were scored...

    Dan Fitch Written by Dan Fitch about 3 months ago 4,221 reads 4 comments

  2. Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Keys to Watch for in Tournament Final

    There are storylines aplenty heading into the Africa Cup of Nations final, and there are a handful of keys to watch out for in what should be a thrilling match between Burkina Faso and Nigeria...

    Steven Cook Written by Steven Cook about 4 months ago 485 reads 4 comments

  3. Africa Cup of Nations 2013 TV Schedule: Where to Watch 3rd Place Match and Final

    The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final is set, with Nigeria dominating Mali 4-1 and Burkina Faso pulling out a dramatic victory over Ghana in penalty kicks...

    Matt Fitzgerald Written by Matt Fitzgerald about 4 months ago 2,716 reads 0 comments

  4. Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Biggest Moments of AFCON so Far

    With the Africa Cup of Nations heading toward its finale between Burkina Faso and Nigeria, it's finally time to look back at the biggest moments that got us to the final match...

    Steven Cook Written by Steven Cook about 4 months ago 277 reads 0 comments

  5. Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Players to Watch in Nigeria-Burkina Faso Final

    Group C turned out to be a bit over-filled with talent at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations , as Nigeria and Burkina Faso already faced off in the qualifying stage to the tune of a 1-1 draw...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 4 months ago 1,358 reads 0 comments

  6. Burkina Faso vs. Ghana: 6 Things We Learned from AFCON Semifinal

    Following the 4-1 mauling Mali experienced at the hands of a resurgent Nigerian squad, our second semifinal of Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations action wasn ’t quite as one-sided...

    Tom Sunderland Written by Tom Sunderland about 4 months ago 1,578 reads 1 comments

  7. Ghana Lose AFCON Semifinal on Penalties, Burkina Faso Face Nigeria in Final

    One of the favourites for glory in the Africa Cup of Nations made it through to the final in the early match on Wednesday after Nigeria beat Mali 4-1...

    Karl Matchett Written by Karl Matchett about 4 months ago 1,269 reads 3 comments

  8. Mali vs. Nigeria: 6 Things We Learned from AFCON Semifinal

    Nigeria made light work of their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal to progress to Sunday's final in Johannesburg...

    Ian Rodgers Written by Ian Rodgers about 4 months ago 3,504 reads 8 comments

  9. Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Semifinals Scores and Results Summary

    For Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana, a shot at the finals in the Africa Cup of Nations was on the line on Wednesday...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 4 months ago 4,726 reads 2 comments

  10. AFCON 2013: Biggest Keys for Burkina Faso vs. Ghana Semifinal Match

    Burkina Faso and Ghana are both one win away from the Africa Cup of Nations final. For Burkina Faso , it's a surprise after being given very little attention coming into the tournament...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 4 months ago 1,082 reads 1 comments

  11. Burkina Faso vs. Ghana: AFCON Semifinal Live Score, Highlights, Recap

    Africa Cup of Nations 2013 Semi Final Burkina Faso vs Ghana (kickoff Wednesday 6.30 GMT, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit , South Africa) EXTRA TIME SCORE: Ghana 1 ...

    Ed Dove Written by Ed Dove about 4 months ago 11,318 reads 13 comments

  12. Africa Cup of Nations 2013 TV Schedule: How to Catch Each Semifinal Match

    There are just three competitive matches left in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations , and both semifinal contests will be played out today...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 4 months ago 3,533 reads 2 comments

  13. Mali vs. Nigeria: African Cup of Nations Semi, Live Score, Highlights, Recap

    Mali 1 (Diarra 75) Nigeria 4 (Echiejile 25, Ideye 30, Sissoko OG 44, Musa 60) Nigeria made light work of Mali as they cruised into the 2013 African Cup of Nations Final with a 4-1 victory in Durban...

    Ian Rodgers Written by Ian Rodgers about 4 months ago 8,093 reads 3 comments

  14. Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Players Who Will Dominate Semifinals

    The Africa Cup of Nations has almost reached its zenith. The two final contenders will be determined tomorrow when Nigeria squares off against Mali in the first semifinal, and Burkina Faso takes on Ghana in the second...

    Mathias Ask Written by Mathias Ask about 4 months ago 2,029 reads 1 comments

  15. AFCON Semifinal Preview & Players to Watch

    For the first time in the competition’s history, the final four sides at the Africa Cup of Nations are all West African...

    Jerrad Peters Written by Jerrad Peters about 4 months ago 1,269 reads 5 comments

  16. AFCON 2013: Picking Winners in Both Semifinal Matches

    On Wednesday, the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations will commence. If this round is anything like the group stages or quarterfinals, we should have some excellent soccer on tap...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 4 months ago 472 reads 1 comments

  17. Ghana vs. Burkina Faso: The Men Who Matter

    Wednesday’s second semifinal will see the much-fancied Black Stars of Ghana take on the AFCON ’s surprise package, Burkina Faso ...

    Ed Dove Written by Ed Dove about 4 months ago 2,352 reads 1 comments

  18. Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Most Important Players in AFCON Semifinals

    Four countries remain in pursuit of the Africa Cup of Nations title. On Wednesday, that number will get trimmed to two after the semifinal matches, which feature Nigeria against Mali and new tournament favorite Ghana taking on Burkina Faso...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 4 months ago 928 reads 1 comments

  19. Nigeria vs. Mali: The Men That Matter

    After vanquishing the favourites and the hosts respectively, Nigeria and Mali will both be quietly confident about progression to the African Cup of Nations final...

    Ed Dove Written by Ed Dove about 4 months ago 1,198 reads 0 comments

  20. AFCON: Ghana Keeper Marks Quarterfinal Win with Wide-Eyed Celebration (Video)

    Of all the reasons we love the Africa Cup of Nations , the celebrations might rank at the top. On the one hand, we have Congo goalkeeper Muteba Kidiaba , who celebrated a ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 3,351 reads 1 comments

  21. Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Top Stars to Watch for in AFCON Semifinals

    The 2013 African Cup of Nations is certainly heating up right now, with the tournament down to just four teams remaining in contention for the title...

    Dan Talintyre Written by Dan Talintyre about 4 months ago 1,612 reads 1 comments

  22. Why Burkina Faso Have Been the Story of the Africa Cup of Nations so Far

    The Africa Cup of Nations is always an entertaining and exciting spectacle and this year's edition has been no different, pitting the continent's best players against each other ...

    Karl Matchett Written by Karl Matchett about 4 months ago 253 reads 0 comments

  23. Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Most Dangerous Players Still in Contention

    As the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its semifinal stage, the players on the four remaining squads will surely be prepared to step up to guide their nation to victory...

    Alex Gruber Written by Alex Gruber about 4 months ago 522 reads 1 comments

  24. Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Biggest Surprises from South Africa

    As the Africa Cup of Nations enters its semifinal stage, the world has already been able to pinpoint the biggest winners and losers from the most important soccer tournament in Africa—and one of the most important in the world...

    Lucas Parolin Written by Lucas Parolin about 4 months ago 897 reads 0 comments

  25. AFCON Quarterfinals Wrap: Nigeria Edge Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso Defeat Togo

    With just four teams now left in the tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations was whittled down to its most worthy candidates on Sunday, including the ejection of title favourites, Ivory Coast, to Stephen Keshi ’s Nigeria...

    Tom Sunderland Written by Tom Sunderland about 4 months ago 2,497 reads 6 comments

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