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Tunisia has successfully qualified for CAN 2013 in South Africa, securing their spot through a draw after the first leg ended 2-2. The Carthage Eagles played to a 0-0 draw at home against Sierra Leone, a result sufficient for their participation in CAN 2013. The Sierra Leonean team faced challenges after being reduced to 10 […]
The highly anticipated Senegal-Côte d’Ivoire clash, contested by the 22 players on the field, ended abruptly 20 minutes from the finish due to scenes of violence erupting in the stands of the Léopold-Sédar-Senghor stadium. The match had a promising start with a strong Senegalese team dominating the first period. As early as the 5th minute, […]
Just hours before the crucial match against Gabon, Togolese footballer Emmanuel Adebayor is singularly focused on one word: qualification. In an interview with Africatopsports, he emphasizes the significance of securing a spot in the competition. When asked about the motto for the match against Gabon, Adebayor succinctly responds, “Just the qualification. We know what remains […]
The Organizing Committee for CAN 2013 has disclosed the five chosen cities to host the meetings: Durban, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, and Rustenburg. Johannesburg’s Soccer City Stadium will be the venue for both the opening match and the final of the 29th CAN. In the group stage, matches for Group A are scheduled for Johannesburg […]
Claude Le Roy, the coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), is a seasoned regular in the African Cup of Nations (CAN) and is set to participate in his seventh edition of the tournament. In an interview with AFP, Le Roy expressed his pride in this achievement, stating, “It is even said that […]
Following Niger’s complaint, FIFA has levied a substantial sanction on the Gabon national team. In addition to the defeat on the green carpet, Gabon is required to pay a fine of 5,000 euros. This punitive action stems from the inclusion of Charly Mossono in the Gabon squad during the group D playoff match of the […]
South Africa is fine-tuning its preparations as national teams vie for spots in the final round of the CAN 2013 qualifiers. Bafana Bafana recently faced Poland in Warsaw, where Gordon Igesund’s team succumbed to a late goal by Komorowski in the 82nd minute. Undeterred, Bafana Bafana will engage in another friendly match on Tuesday, this […]
Nigeria faced little resistance from Liberia as they secured their ticket to South Africa with an impressive 6-1 victory. The Super Eagles showcased their dominance, particularly after a 2-2 draw in the first leg. The goal-scorers for the match were as follows: Nigeria: Efetobore Ahmed Musa Moses (2 goals) Mikel Obi (Penalty) Uché Liberia: Patrick […]
What a match, filled with suspense! In a thrilling encounter, the defending champions Zambia secured their qualification for the next 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after an absolutely insane penalty shootout against Uganda. Despite winning the home leg 1-0, Zambia found themselves quickly trailing 1-0 due to a goal from Geoffrey Massa. The fate of […]
In the build-up to the Senegal-Ivory Coast match, tension is palpable, and anticipation is high as the crucial moments draw near. The atmosphere is charged with nervous excitement, and fans are collectively holding their breaths, fully aware of the significance of the impending clash. The focus and determination in both team headquarters are unmistakable, reflecting […]
