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Zambia give Africa Cup of Nations a fairytale ending
13/02/2012 - 2012 Africa Cup of Nations

Zambia give Africa Cup of Nations a fairytale ending

When Zambia beat the Ivory Coast in Sunday's final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon it meant redemption for a football team and a nation. It also gave football one of its greatest ever stories.
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Zambia beat Ivory Coast 8-7 in finals
13/02/2012 - 2012 Africa Cup of Nations

Zambia beat Ivory Coast 8-7 in finals

Zambia defeated Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties to win its first Africa Cup of Nations in Libreville, Gabon on Sunday. Stophira Sunzu scored the deciding sudden-death penalty.
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Zambia seek to honour fallen idols against Ivory Coast
13/02/2012 - 2012 Africa Cup of Nations

Zambia seek to honour fallen idols against Ivory Coast

The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations will reach a poignant climax in Libreville, Gabon on Sunday. If Zambia can upset the odds and beat Ivory Coast to lift the trophy for the first time, they will also pay the ultimate homage to their fallen teammates.
Zambia seek to honour fallen idols against Ivory Coast
12/02/2012 - 2012 Africa Cup of Nations

Zambia seek to honour fallen idols against Ivory Coast

The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations will reach a poignant climax in Libreville, Gabon on Sunday. If Zambia can upset the odds and beat Ivory Coast to lift the trophy for the first time, they will also pay the ultimate homage to their fallen teammates.
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Mali: rebel attacks tear the country apart
09/02/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: rebel attacks tear the country apart

In Mali, the Tuaregs who once fought for Muammar Gaddafi have returned home with a new quest for independence. However, their clashes with government troops have forced 30,000 people from their homes. In Nigeria, religious violence has both Christians and Muslims on edge. Our reporters meet refugees lost in the chaos with no help in sight. Finally, the Africa Cup of Nations heads into the final with Zambia facing Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast to face Zambia in African Nations Cup final
09/02/2012 - 2012 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Ivory Coast to face Zambia in African Nations Cup final

Ivory Coast secured a place against Zambia in the African Nations Cup final after defeating Mali 1-0 in the semi-finals Wednesday. The two teams will face off in the Gabonese capital of Libreville on Sunday.
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Zambia reaches final after surprise win over Ghana
08/02/2012 - 2012 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Zambia reaches final after surprise win over Ghana

Zambia defeated favourite Ghana 1-0 in the African Nations Cup football semi-final on Wednesday. Emmanuel Mayuka, the only member of the Zambian squad to play for a European first division club, scored with a 78th-minute goal.
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Ghana heads to semi-finals after 2-1 win over Tunisia
05/02/2012 - AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Ghana heads to semi-finals after 2-1 win over Tunisia

Tournament favourites Ghana made it to the semi-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday after a 2-1 win over Tunisia in extra time.
Mali reach semis as hosts Gabon crash out on penalties
05/02/2012 - 2012 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Mali reach semis as hosts Gabon crash out on penalties

The Panthers of Gabon bowed out of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday after losing in a penalty shoot-out against the Eagles of Mali, who will face tournament heavyweights Ivory Coast in the semi-finals.
Fans key to Gabon's chances of reaching last four
05/02/2012 - 2012 Africa Cup of Nations

Fans key to Gabon's chances of reaching last four

Gabon can bank on passionate home support when they face Mali in Sunday’s quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations while Ghana are favourites to beat Tunisia in the day's other match. Click on the video to see FRANCE 24's report on Gabon’s hopes.
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