D-5! The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) is around the corner, promising excitement for football fans. Here’s a summary of what you need to know: the groups, the schedule, and the latest updates.
Groups: There are 4 groups of 4 teams each:
Group A:
- South Africa
- Angola
- Morocco
- Cape Verde
Group B:
- Ghana
- Mali
- Niger
- DR Congo
Group C:
- Zambia
- Nigeria
- Burkina Faso
- Ethiopia
Group D:
- Ivory Coast
- Tunisia
- Algeria
- Togo
First Glimpses:
- 40 Africans “from France” will play in CAN 2013 (source not provided)
- Half-filled stadiums expected at CAN 2013 (source not provided)
- Angola in good shape for CAN 2013 (source not provided)
- Zambia faces challenges in retaining its title (source not provided)
- Discover the nicknames of the qualified selections (source not provided)
Calendar:
January 19 (Group A), in Johannesburg:
- South Africa vs. Cape Verde
- Angola vs. Morocco
January 20 (Group B), in Port Elizabeth:
- Ghana vs. DR Congo
- Mali vs. Niger
January 21 (Group C), in Nelspruit:
- Zambia vs. Ethiopia
- Nigeria vs. Burkina Faso
January 22 (Group D) at Rustenburg:
- Ivory Coast vs. Togo
- Tunisia vs. Algeria
January 23 (Group A) in Durban:
- South Africa vs. Angola
- Morocco vs. Cape Verde
January 24 (Group B), at Port Elizabeth:
- Ghana vs. Mali
- Niger vs. DR Congo
January 25 (Group C) in Nelspruit:
- Zambia vs. Nigeria
- Burkina Faso vs. Ethiopia
January 26 (Group D), at Rustenburg:
- Ivory Coast vs. Tunisia
- Algeria vs. Togo
January 27 (Group A):
- In Durban: Morocco vs. South Africa
- In Port Elizabeth: Cape Verde vs. Angola
January 28 (Group B):
- In Port Elizabeth: Niger vs. Ghana
- In Durban: DR Congo vs. Mali
January 29 (Group C):
- In Nelspruit: Burkina Faso vs. C1
- In Rustenburg: Ethiopia vs. Nigeria
January 30 (Group D):
- In Rustenburg: Algeria vs. Ivory Coast
- In Nelspruit: Togo vs. Tunisia
Quarter-Finals: February 2:
- In Durban: Winner Group A vs. 2nd Group B (Quarter 1)
- In Port Elizabeth: Winner Group B vs. 2nd Group A (Quarter 2)
February 3:
- In Nelspruit: Winner Group C vs. 2nd Group D (Quarter 3)
- In Rustenburg: Winner Group D vs. 2nd Group C (Quarter 4)
Semi-Finals: February 6:
- In Durban: Winner Quarter 1 vs. Winner Quarter 4
- In Nelspruit: Winner Quarter 2 vs. Winner Quarter 3
Third-Place Match: February 9 in Port Elizabeth
Final: February 10 in Johannesburg
Stay tuned for more updates as CAN 2013 unfolds!
