Africa Cup of Nations 2008

Photo: Chelsea

2008-08-02 12:19:53

Photo: FC Barcelone

2008-08-02 12:17:36

News: Mohd Zidan, new hope for the Paraouh

2008-02-15 23:47:45

a little back ground about Mohd Zidan

Blog Post: Sad day for Songs, as Egypt retain the African Cup of Nations

2008-02-11 05:33:21

Champions Egypt retained the African Cup of Nations, defeating Cameroon 1-0 in the final. It was a match of two heavyweights, and they had emerged from a final four that had the tournament favourites Ivory Coast (despatched 4-1 by Egypt) and hosts Ghana (beaten 1-0 by Cameroon). ...

News: Egtypt wins ACN 2008

2008-02-10 21:11:04

Egypt Wins!

Blog Post: Inside the stadium - The finale in Accra

2008-02-10 20:19:43

After fears the stadium may only be three-quarters full at Ohene Djan for tonight's Cup of Nations final the host city came out in force.

While kick-off remained notoriously under-attended by half-time a festive, if dispassionate majority of neutrals had made...

Blog Post: Egypt champion of Africa again

2008-02-10 19:46:51

Egypt is champion of Africa again after defending its title with a 1-0 win over Cameroon in the final at Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra tonight.

A goal deep into the second half from Mohamed Aboutreika was the difference as Egypt dominated its West-African opponent...

Blog Post: Ghana 2008: Team of the tournament

2008-02-10 15:29:44

OleOle dreamteam: Ghana 2008

3-5-2, Manager: Hassan Shehata (Egypt)

GK: Carlos Idriss Kameni (Cameroon)

DEF: Arthur Boka (Ivory Coast) - Hany Said (Egypt) - Geremi (Cameroon)

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2008-02-10 08:08:42

Abou Treika foi manchete no mundo todo por ser simpatico a causa palestina e tem chamado a atencao do mundo todo por isso, Treika e' um dos craques do time e e' carinhosamente chamado de ...

Blog Post: Ghana finishes third after see-sawing win

2008-02-09 19:39:27

Ghana took out the African Cup of Nations third-place playoff in Kumasi tonight with a 4-2 win over Ivory Coast.

Victory marked a positive end to Ghana's home tournament while the leaky defence that cost Ivory Coast a chance at the final reared its ugly head...

Blog Post: Latest Podcast - Week 27 Munich / African Cup of Nations

2008-02-08 13:46:46

Listen to the latest show here

This week Damon is in freezing To...

Blog Post: No reprieve for Bikey + coaching moves

2008-02-08 12:30:54

Cameroon defender Bikey who suffered a now-famous brain snap and was sent off for pushing a medico will miss the African Cup of Nations final.

The BBC speculated today...

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2008-02-08 12:23:49

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Blog Post: Hot Egypt crush Ivory Coast

2008-02-07 22:35:12

Egypt will defend its African Cup of Nations title in the championship game after routing Ivory Coast 4-1 in Kumasi tonight.

Two goals from in-form striker Amr Zaki sealed victory for Egypt after with Abdulkader Keita's goal in between offering a glimmer of hope...

Blog Post: Cameroon defender Bikey goes crazy (Video)

2008-02-07 21:26:17

In a ridiculous moment, Cameroon and Reading defender Andre Bikey went running towards the medical staff that were attending to his stricken teammate Rigobert Song, and pushed one of them over.

It was a moment of madness, and he rightfully saw red for it, but one...

Blog Post: Job joyous after toppling Black Stars

2008-02-07 20:54:43

Cameroon striker Joseph Desire Job has backed his teammates to lift the African Cup of Nations trophy after its surprise 1-0 win over Ghana in Accra tonight.

While strike partner Samuel Eto'o shunned the media after the match, Job was happy to reminisce on his...

Blog Post: Le Roy composed despite agonising exit

2008-02-07 20:40:12

Ghana coach Claude Le Roy has stopped short of blaming the referee for his team's semi-final exit from the African Cup of Nations.

After a night of frustration on the sidelines with Moroccan referee Abderahim El Arjoune, Le Roy said preparation had also been part of the Black...

Blog Post: Pfister lets rip at the Ghanaian media after victory

2008-02-07 20:21:50

Jubilant Cameroon coach Otto Pfister could not help but criticise Ghana's assumptive media as he left Ohene Djan Stadium tonight.

Casually striding the press area in jeans, Pfister talked the talk after his Indomitable Lions walked the walk with a 1-0 win to eliminate host...

Blog Post: Ghana out as Cameroon counter-attack pays off

2008-02-07 20:13:08

Cameroon has stunned host Ghana by advancing to the African Cup of Nations final with a 1-0 win at Ohene Djan stadium in Accra tonight.

Substitute Alain Nkong scored the only goal of the match as the Indomitable Lions sent the Black Stars' fans home silent.

Video: Andre Bikey's sending off against Ghana

2008-02-07 19:46:08

Bikey goes nuts and gets sent off in the Africa Cup of Nations semi final