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2008 Africa Cup of Nations Celebration

Jyle Dupuis — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:25:35 +0000

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…

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Egypt Wins 2008 Africa Cup of Nations

Jyle Dupuis — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:07:56 +0000

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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Image Highlights Africa Cup of Nations 2008

Jyle Dupuis — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:33:22 +0000

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 the 2008 African Cup of Nations quarater final match at Tamale stadium in Tamale, Ghana. AFP PHOTO/GIANLUIGI GUERCIA (Photo credit should read GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP/Getty Images)

AFCON Quarter Final – Tunisia v Cameroon

TAMALE, GHANA – FEBRUARY 04: Radhouane Felhi of Tunisia (3rd L) tackles Thimothee Atouba of Cameroon (2nd L) during the AFCON Quarter Final match between Tunisia and Cameroon at the Tamale Stadium on February 04, 2008 in Tamale, Ghana. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Angolan fan holds a poster celebrating F

Angolan fan holds a poster celebrating Flavio who plays in Egypt prior to 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)

Source: GettyImages

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Africa Cup of Nations 2008 Recap

Jyle Dupuis — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:06:08 +0000

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 it could go either way.

Things should get interesting with the finals quickly approaching.

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Ivory Coast vs. Benin – Video Highlights

Jyle Dupuis — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:32:57 +0000

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:

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2008 Africa Cup of Nations: Day 3

Jyle Dupuis — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:36:26 +0000

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 Starts Despite Missing Top Players

Jyle Dupuis — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:20:29 +0000

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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Africa Cup of Nations Begins January 20

Jyle Dupuis — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:21:58 +0000

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

Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 24
Jan 24
Jan 28
Jan 28

Ghana v Guinea
Nambia v Morocco
Guinea v Morocco
Ghana v Nambia
Ghana v Morocco
Guinea v Nambia

Accra
Accra
Accra
Accra
Accra
Sekondi

Group B

Jan 21
Jan 21
Jan 25
Jan 25
Jan 29
Jan 29

Nigeria v Ivory Coast
Mali v Benin
Ivory Coast v Benin
Nigeria v Mali
Nigeria v Benin
Ivory Coast v Mali

Sekondi
Sekondi
Sekondi
Sekondi
Sekondi
Accra

Group C

Jan 22
Jan 22
Jan 26
Jan 26
Jan 30
Jan 30

Egypt v Cameroon
Suda v Zambia
Cameroon v Zambia
Egypt v Sudan
Cameroon v Sudan
Egypt v Zambia

Kumasi
Kumasi
Kumasi
Kumasi
Tamate
Kumasi

Group D

Jan 23
Jan 23
Jan 27
Jan 27
Jan 31
Jan 31

Tunisia v Senegal
South Africa v Angola
Senegal v Angola
Tunisia v South Africa
Senegal v South Africa
Tunisia v Angola

Tamale
Tamale
Tamale
Tamale
Kumasi
Tamale

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2008 Africa Cup of Nations Jerseys Revealed

Jyle Dupuis — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:36:59 +0000

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…

Cameroon

Egypt

Ghana
Still Unknown

Guinea
Still Unknown

Ivory Coast
Still Unknown

Mali
Still Unknown

Morocco

Nigeria

Senegal

South Africa
Still Unknown

Tunisia

Zambia
Still Unknown

Source: SoccerLens

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