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Topic: African Cup of Nations

Stephen Keshi resignation row overshadows African Cup of Nations success

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi.

Feb 12, 2013

The Nigerian coach has withdrawn his resignation, just hours after going on radio to announce he had quit following a row with the country's football federation. Read Article Stephen Keshi resignation row overshadows African Cup of Nations success

African Cup of Nations: Building the game at home

TOPSHOTS Artists perform around giant Nigerian and Burkina Faso flags during a ceremony held ahead of the kick off of the 2013 African Cup of Nations final football match between Burkina Faso and Nigeria on February 10, 2013 at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE *** Local Caption *** 457545-01-08.jpg

Feb 11, 2013

After hosting three major football tournaments in three years, South Africa are hoping to capitalise while grooming their youth program, writes Ian Hawkey. Read Article African Cup of Nations: Building the game at home

In Pictures: Nigeria v Burkina Faso - African Cup of Nations Final 2013

The best action and images from the final of the 2013 Nations Cup in South Africa.(Photos)

Feb 11, 2013

The best action and images from the final of the 2013 Nations Cup in South Africa. See Pictures In Pictures: Nigeria v Burkina Faso - African Cup of Nations Final 2013

African Cup of Nations: Super Sunday for Nigeria with final victory

Nigeria's forward Sunday Mba (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Burkina Faso during the 2013 African Cup of Nations final football match between Burkina Faso and Nigeria on February 10, 2013 at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg. AFP PHOTO / ISSOUF SANOGO *** Local Caption *** 457942-01-08.jpg

Feb 11, 2013

A memorable first half goal from Sunday Mba proves to be the difference in Nigeria's 1-0 win over Burkina Faso in the African Cup of Nations final.  Read Article African Cup of Nations: Super Sunday for Nigeria with final victory

 

African Cup of Nations: Nigeria face nervous wait on struggling frontmen

Nigeria's forward Emmanuel Emenike (L) and coach Stephen Keshi sit on the bench as teammates train at Soccer City in Soweto on February 9, 2013, on their eve of the Africa Cup of Nations final football match against Burkina Faso. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG *** Local Caption *** 449116-01-08.jpg

Feb 10, 2013

Emmanuel Emenike, Nigeria's leading scorer, along with Victor Moses have lingering injuries and their status is questionable for today's championship against Burkina Faso, writes Ian Hawkey. Read Article African Cup of Nations: Nigeria face nervous wait on struggling frontmen

 

African Cup of Nations: Keshi leads Nigeria to title

TOPSHOTS Artists perform around giant Nigerian and Burkina Faso flags during a ceremony held ahead of the kick off of the 2013 African Cup of Nations final football match between Burkina Faso and Nigeria on February 10, 2013 at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE *** Local Caption *** 457545-01-08.jpg

Feb 10, 2013

Coach Stephen Keisha brought together the most tightly-knit Nigeria team in over a decade and the chemistry paid off in the African Cup of Nations final. Read Article African Cup of Nations: Keshi leads Nigeria to title

 

African Cup of Nation: Stallions saddle up for one more ride

Burkina Faso's forward Aristide Bance (C) celebrates at the end of penalty shoot out of the 2013 African Cup of Nations semi-final football match Burkina Faso vs Ghana, on February 6, 2013 at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit. Burkina won 3-2 (1-1). AFP PHOTO / ISSOUF SANOGO *** Local Caption *** 428365-01-08.jpg

Feb 09, 2013

Burkina Faso has overcome their coach being banned in Europe for match fixing, being docked a point in World Cup qualifying, losing their best striker to injury and several other setbacks to advance to the African Cup of Nations final, writes Ian Hawkey. Read Article African Cup of Nation: Stallions saddle up for one more ride

 

African Cup of Nations: Nigeria's chance to set the record straight

Nigeria fans cheer after their team defeated Mali in their African Cup of Nations semifinal soccer match against Mali, at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Nigeria beat Mali 4-1 to advance to the tournament final. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) *** Local Caption *** South Africa African Cup Soccer.JPEG-01939.jpg

Feb 07, 2013

After nearly two decades of hurt, Nigeria have the chance to secure the trophy they were denied the chance of defending in 1996, writes Ian Hawkey in South Africa. Read Article African Cup of Nations: Nigeria's chance to set the record straight

 

African Cup of Nations: moment of truth is upon Burkina Faso

After teams such as Cameroon, Nigeria and Zambia, it is Burkina Faso's turn to come good at the African Cup of Nations. Nic Bothma / EPA

Feb 07, 2013

The profile has risen for a team once known as Upper Volta and they are now one step away from hitting the peak at the African Cup of Nations. Read Article African Cup of Nations: moment of truth is upon Burkina Faso

 

African Cup of Nations: Refereeing errors threaten to overshadow Burkina Faso's dramatic win over Ghana

Burkina Faso goalkeeper Daouda Diakite celebrates with his teammates after his side's penalty shootout win over Ghana to reach the African Cup of Nations final.

Feb 07, 2013

Burkina Faso book their place in the African Cup of Nations final for the first time, despite a host of controversial refereeing decisions during their penalty shootout win over Ghana. Read Article African Cup of Nations: Refereeing errors threaten to overshadow Burkina Faso's dramatic win over Ghana

 

African Cup of Nations: Burkina Faso's Jonathan Pitroipa is a joke, a muse and a winner

Jonathan Pitroipa was only 11 when Burkina Faso last made it to the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations. Stephane de Sakutin / AFP

Feb 05, 2013

The gifted winger has come a long way from the German Bundesliga days, writes Ian Hawkey. Read Article African Cup of Nations: Burkina Faso's Jonathan Pitroipa is a joke, a muse and a winner

 

African Cup of Nations: Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi continues to fly high

The stock of coach Stephen Keshi, centre, would have risen considerably after he guided Nigeria to the Cup of Nations semi-finals. Armando Franca / AP Photo

Feb 05, 2013

The Super Eagles coach is proving to be as competitive as he was as Nigeria player and captain, writes Ian Hawkey. Read Article African Cup of Nations: Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi continues to fly high

 

African Cup of Nations: New millennium will see new winner again

Nigeria last won the African Cup of Nations in 1994. Ben Stansall / AFP

Feb 04, 2013

Of the four semi-finalists this year, the most recent to win the competition was Nigeria - and that was almost 20 years ago. Read Article African Cup of Nations: New millennium will see new winner again

 

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