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Soccer-African Nations Cup winners

February 10, 2013 17:00
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10 (Reuters) - A list of the winners of the African Nations Cup (host country in brackets) 1957 - Egypt (Sudan) 1959 - Egypt (Egypt) 1962 - Ethiopia (Ethiopia) 1963 - Ghana (Ghana) 1965 - Ghana (Tunisia) 1968 - Congo-Kinshasa (Ethiopia) 1970 - Sudan (Sudan) 1972 - Congo (Cameroon) 1974 - Zaire (Egypt) 1976 - Morocco (Ethiopia) 1978 - Ghana (Ghana) 1980 - Nigeria (Nigeria) 1982 - Ghana (Libya) 1984 - Cameroon (Ivory Coast) 1986 - Egypt (Egypt) 1988 - Cameroon (Morocco) 1990 - Algeria (Algeria) 1992 - Ivory Coast (Senegal) 1994 - Nigeria (Tunisia) 1996 - South

Soccer-Stunning goal ends Nigeria's long wait for African crown

February 10, 2013 16:45
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Nigeria ended a 19-year wait to regain the African Nations Cup after a stunning goal from winger Sunday Mba gave them a deserved 1-0 win over Burkina Faso in the final at Soccer City on Sunday. The 24-year-old, who also scored the winner in the 2-1 quarter-final win over Ivory Coast, struck after 40 minutes when the ball bounced off a defender and into his path as he advanced on goal.

Soccer-Mali bank on Keita to deliver first World Cup place

February 10, 2013 12:15
By Mark Gleeson PORT ELIZABETH, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Mali are banking on midfield maestro Seydou Keita to stick around for a while so that he can help them to secure a place in the World Cup finals for the first time. Coach Patrice Carteron said the influential 33-year-old had spurred Mali to finish third at the African Nations Cup and his presence would inspire the rest of the team as they chase a place in Brazil 2014.

Soccer-Nigeria start favourites in African Nations Cup final

February 9, 2013 23:15
By Mark Gleeson JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Nigeria are favourites to win only their third African Nations Cup title at Soccer City on Sunday, but the possibility of Burkina Faso springing a surprise in the final cannot be discounted. Both sides began their campaigns with few hopes but have advanced to the final in a tournament filled with upsets.

Football: Put relishing Burkina's underdog status

February 9, 2013 16:46
Burkina Faso are lapping up the mantle of underdog bestowed upon them against Nigeria in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final. "We are facing the biggest football nation in Africa with a lot of top players. Nigeria are favourites, we're underdogs, it's already a victory to get to the final, now we'll see what happens tomorrow," said coach Paul Put. He went on to express concern at a taxing trip from their South African headquarters in Nelspruit to Johannesburg on Friday.

Soccer-Burkina relishing role of final underdogs, says coach

February 9, 2013 15:30
By Mike Collett JOHANNESBURG, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Burkina Faso coach Paul Put, whose team face Nigeria in their first appearance in an African Nations Cup final, says he is relishing their role as underdogs against one of the continent's footballing powerhouses.

Football: Put relishing Burkina's underdog status

February 9, 2013 15:00
Burkina Faso are lapping up the mantle of underdog bestowed upon them against Nigeria in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final. "We are facing the biggest football nation in Africa with a lot of top players. Nigeria are favourites, we're underdogs, it's already a victory to get to the final, now we'll see what happens tomorrow," said the Belgian. He went on to express concern at a taxing trip from their South African headquarters in Nelspruit to Johannesburg on Friday.

Soccer-Reprieve for Pitroipa is right move for final, says Keshi

February 9, 2013 13:16
By Mike Collett JOHANNESBURG, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has welcomed the decision to overturn the red card shown to Burkina Faso's Jonathan Pitroipa, who is now eligible to play against Keshi's side in Sunday's African Nations Cup final at Soccer City.

Football: Goal scarcity blights Africa Cup finals

February 9, 2013 02:17
Goals have been a scarce commodity at recent Africa Cup of Nations finals with only five in the past six title deciders. And three of those came in Tunisia nine years ago when the hosts edged Morocco 2-1 in the only finale to feature two teams from the north of the continent. Penalty shoot-outs were needed to give Cameroon victory over Senegal in 2002, Egypt success over Ivory Coast in 2006 and Zambia glory against Ivory Coast last year.

Football: Burkina Faso Cup of Nations factfile

February 9, 2013 02:16
Factfile for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations finalists Burkina Faso: Results: Nigeria 1-1, Ethiopia 4-0, Zambia 0-0 (Gp C), Togo 1-0 aet (quarter-finals), Ghana 1-1 aet, 3-2 pen (semi-finals) Scorers: Alain Traore (3), Jonathan Pitroipa (2), Djakaridja Kone, Aristide Bance Coach: Paul Put (BEL) Captain: Moumouni Dagano Key player: Midfield workaholic Charles Kabore offers steel and skill Rankings: CAF 23, FIFA 92 Nickname: Stallions Previous appearances: 8 (1978, 1996: first rd, 1998: fourth, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2012: first rd)
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