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Favourites Ivory Coast beat Togo 2-1 in Africa Cup
22/01/2013 - AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Favourites Ivory Coast beat Togo 2-1 in Africa Cup

Ivory Coast launched its African Cup of Nations campaign on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Togo after Gervinho scored an 88th-minute winner.
Ethiopia hold champions Zambia to 1-1 draw
22/01/2013 - AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Ethiopia hold champions Zambia to 1-1 draw

Ethiopia celebrated their return to the African Cup of Nations by holding champions Zambia to a 1-1 draw Monday in the group C opener.
Keita goal hands Mali first Africa Cup of Nations victory
22/01/2013 - AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Keita goal hands Mali first Africa Cup of Nations victory

Mali seized the first victory in this year’s African Nations Cup on Sunday by beating Niger 1-0 thanks to a last-minute goal by Seydou Keita. The three previous games ended in draws.
DR Congo fight back to draw 2-2 against Ghana
22/01/2013 - AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2013

DR Congo fight back to draw 2-2 against Ghana

The Democratic Republic of Congo came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with the tournament favourites Ghana on Sunday, in group B‘s opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
In opening match, Cape Verde holds South Africa to draw
22/01/2013 - AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

In opening match, Cape Verde holds South Africa to draw

Africa Cup of Nations debutants Cape Verde held South Africa’s national team and tournament host Bafana Bafana to a 0-0 draw in the opening match Saturday.
Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in S. Africa
22/01/2013 - AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in S. Africa

The Africa Cup of Nations kicked off in South Africa on Saturday with dancing, singing – and the sound of the infamous vuvuzelas. The opening match pits the host country against Cape Verde.
‘We’re the favourites,’ Drogba says of Africa Cup
26/01/2013 - CAN 2013

‘We’re the favourites,’ Drogba says of Africa Cup

As Ivory Coast prepare to head to South Africa on January 19 for the Africa Cup of Nations, FRANCE 24 spoke with the team’s star player and captain Didier Drogba, who said he hopes to be adding the tournament trophy to his list of accomplishments.
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Quentin Unchained!
08/01/2013 - CULTURE

Quentin Unchained!

Fans flock to the Paris premiere of Quentin Tarantino's new film "Django Unchained". Also on the show, David Bowie releases his first single in a decade. Plus, one of Africa's biggest-selling stars and an American singer releasing her debut album team up in the name of football. Zahra Universe joins in the studio to talk about her work with Wes Madiko for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Mali: Junta forces prime minister to resign
13/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: Junta forces prime minister to resign

Mali has a new prime minister to replace Cheick Modibo Diarra who was arrested and then resigned earlier this week. Next, in Ghana, a new middle class is emerging, but not everyone is reaping the profits. Finally, we find out why Togo's team captain and star striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he's boycotting the African Cup of Nations tournament.
Watch the Africa Cup of Nations 2013 draw live
24/10/2012 - CAN 2013

Watch the Africa Cup of Nations 2013 draw live

The first round draw of the 29th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament – hosted by South Africa from January 19 to February 10, 2013 – will take place in Durban on Wednesday. Watch the live draw here from 8.30pm Paris time (7.30pm UK time).
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