Egypt won the title as soccer champions of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana February 10.
Here are some pictures from GettyImages that highlight the celebrations.

More images after the jump…

Team Egypt defended their title as the winners of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations Champions.
Egypt beat Cameroon 1-0 making it their 6th continental title. EPL Talk has more on the game.
 
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The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations has been an exciting time for all of those countries who qualified. Here are some picture highlights of some tough matches.

Egypt’s Ahmed Hasan (R) vies with Angola
Egypt’s Ahmed Hasan (R) vies with Angola’s Andre Macanga during the quarter final match between Egypt and Angola in Kumasi on February 4, 2008 during the African Cup of Nations football championship.AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMAR (Photo credit should read JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)

AFCON Quarter Final – Tunisia v Cameroon
Cameroon’s midfielder Achille Emana (R) and Tunisian defender Wissem Bekri (L) jump for the ball on February 4, 2008 during …read more

The Africa Cup of Nations 2008 in Ghana has already finished it’s 11 day. Wow, how time flies. We have some news that the Group C Standings are decided and it went to Egypt with 7 points, +5 goal differential. Second was Cameroon with 6 points, a +5 goal differential. Zambia and Sudan have been eliminated from their chance at the cup, hey maybe next time.
In group D Angola and Tunisia are dominating so it will be interesting to see how well they can duke it out. They are saying that both teams seem to be equally matched so …read more

Ivory Coast’s resounding 4-1 victory over Benin at the African Nations Cup helped them move to the top of Group B, making them strong contenders for the quarter-finals. 
Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure scored late in the first half with Kader Keita and Aruna Dindane solidified the soccer club’s easy win.
Here are some highlights from today’s game:

It’s day three into the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations and there has been a few surprising developments. In Group C Cameroon, the defending champions, have been put into a tight spot after their 4-2 loss to Egypt yesterday. They will now have to fight their way out in the quarter-finals. Also, in yesterday’s game Zambia beat Sudan 3-0
Source: EPLTalk
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The 26th Africa Cup of Nations began today, January 20, 2008. Many key players from around the world showed up to support their home countries to prove that their hearts were still in Africa. Though despite the attendance many important players are missing from the rosters.
France’s Patrick Vieira grew up in Senegal; Makelele  who also lives in France was born in Kinshasa DR Congo; Gerald Asamoah lives in Germany but is originally from Ghana.
Source: Africa.com
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Anxiety levels are high as Africa braces itself for another round of Cup of Nations starting January 20, 2008.
After months of preparation, Accra will be the focus of attention on Sunday when the hosts begin their quest for glory by taking on Guinea at the Ohene Djan Stadium.

The game will mark the first of 32 across four of Ghana’s major cities including Kamasi, Tamale, Sekondi-Takoradi and the capital itself.

Source: Sporting Life
The groups have been divided as shown.
Group A

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Most of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations Jerseys have been revealed recently. For those interested you can purchase a Jersey online at SubSideSports.
For starters this year Addidas went full out to jazz up the colours on their official Africa Cup soccer balls. I’m sure these will be a hot item soon.
Angola
More countries after the jump…