Ghana/Zambia: Coach of Underdogs Starts War of Words Against Black Stars
[allAfrica.com]
Zambia coach Herve Renard is heaping praise, platitudes and the mantle of match favorites onto his opponents for Wednesday's Nations Cup semi-final, taking all the pressure off the southern African side and trying instead to impose it on Ghana's Black Stars.
Cote d'Ivoire/Mali: Superior Elephants Face Opponents With Guts in Semi-Final
[allAfrica.com]
Tournament favourites Cote d'Ivoire and Mali go head-to-head for a place in the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Wednesday.
Ghana/Zambia: Stevanovic Banks On Morale to Halt Chipololpolos
[CAF]
Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic is banking heavily on the morale of his team to do the trick in their semi final clash against Zambia on Wednesday in Bata.
Zambia/Ghana: Ghana Beatable, Says Renard
[Times of Zambia]
Bata -
COACH Herve Renard (above) says Zambia's 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final opponents Ghana are beatable but the Chipolopolo will need to be mentally strong in Wednesday's match.
Zambia/Ghana: Chipolopolo, Ghana Game Will Be Tough - Phiri
[Times of Zambia]
FORMER national soccer team coach Patrick Phiri says tomorrow's 2012 Orange CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final showdown between Zambia and Ghana will be a tough encouter.
Ghana/Zambia: Renard Plays Down Talk of Ghana Pressure
[GFA]
Zambia coach Herve Renard says the Chipolopolo are not under any pressure going into the semi-final clash against Ghana on Wednesday.
Ghana: Muntari - 'We Have No Excuse'
[CAF]
Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari has declared that there will be no room for excuses for failing to reach the final of the 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations.
Zambia/Ghana: Renard - 'We Won't Give Up for Anything'
[CAF]
"We won't give up for anything," these were the words of Zambian coach Herve Renard in an interview with Cafonline.com ahead of their semi final clash against Ghana on Wednesday at the Estadio de Bata in the coastal city of Bata.
Nigeria: It's Exciting to Be Back, Says Ibenegbu, Anubi
[Leadership]
It was back-slapping, smiles and shouts of pet names among players as the national team camp bubbled to life yesterday in Abuja .
Zambia/Equatorial Guinea: Chipolopolo in Cash Bonanza
[Times of Zambia]
Bata -
ZAMBIA soccer players have reportedly reaped over $20,000 each for reaching the 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals here.
Zambia/Ghana: 20 Mine Workers Leave for Equatorial Guinea Tomorrow
[Times of Zambia]
TWENTY Konkola Copper Mines employees leave for Equatorial Guinea tomorrow to cheer the Chipolopolo in tomorrow's African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match against Ghana.
Nigeria: 25 Eagles Hit Camp
[Vanguard]
Super Eagles camp at Bolton White Apartment in Zone 7, Abuja came alive Monday afternoon with atleast 21 players in camp as at 5pm , all other nine players were expected before the close of the day, team coordinator, Emmanuel Atta revealed.
Zimbabwe: Warriors Coaches to Be Named Today
[The Herald]
THE Zifa board is expected to come up with the set-up for the Warriors' technical team to face Burundi in an African Cup of Nations qualifier following an emergency meeting to be held this afternoon.
Ghana: Agyemang-Badu Dediactes Award to Annan
[GFA]
Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has dedicated his Man-of-the-Match award at Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations to Anthony Annan.
Ghana/Tunisia: Nation Through to AFCON Semis After Defeating Tunisia
[GFA]
An injury time goal by captain Andre Ayew, Ghana's fourth player to lead on the night secured the Black Stars a semi-final place with a clash against Zambia on Wednesday.
Ghana/Equatorial Guinea: Black Stars Arrive in Bata
[GFA]
Ghana's team has arrived in Bata on Monday for the semi-final match of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations against Zambia.
Ghana/Tunisia: Nation Expected Tight Tunisia Clash - Appiah
[GFA]
Assistant Black Stars coach, Kwesi Appiah says Ghana always expected a tight game against Tunisia at 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.
Ghana: Kwarasey Says 'It's Nice' to Be Back At His Best
[GFA]
Ghana goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey says he is happy to be regaining his form after his nervy start at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ghana: Andre Satisfied Brother Jordan Proving His Worth
[GFA]
Jordan Ayew gave an inspiring second half performance at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations as Ghana defeated Tunisia 2-1 to reach the semi-final on Sunday.
Ghana: Black Stars Training Programme
[GFA]
Black Stars training programme
Egypt: Demonstrations Continue
[Cameroon Tribune]
The failure of Egypt's ruling Military Council to securely transfer power to civil leadership within the specified timeline is fueling new, violent protests with deadly clashes between protesters and the police yesterday February 5 entering the fourth day, the local press reported.
Angola: 1º De Agosto Beat Maculusso By 59-35
[ANGOP]
Luanda -
The senior women basketball team of 1º de Angosto defeated Monday, the Sport of Maculusso by 59-35, starting in the opening round of the national championship of the class played in the main hall of Cidadela in Luanda.
Uganda: Fifa Head of Associations Placed to Make Final Stand On FUFA-USL Crisis
[New Vision]
Hardly 24 hours after State Minister for Sports Charles Bakkabulindi ushered in temporary ceasefire between FUFA and Uganda Super League (USL), FIFA's timely intervention could put guns to complete silence.
Nigeria: NPL to Investigate N12 Million Fraud
[Leadership]
The troubled Nigeria Premier League (NPL) has said it will begin an inquest into an alleged N12 million (about $75 000) fraud.
Africa: Drogba Enjoys Elephants' Smooth Run
[Vanguard]
Ivorian captain Didier Drogba has said he is enjoying his team's perfect run at the ongoing 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations.
Tunisia/Ghana: Appiah Slams Tunisia Behaviour
[Vanguard]
Ghana assistant coach Kwesi Appiah was disappointed with Tunisia's aggressive behaviour as the Black Stars ran out 2-1 winners in extra time in their AFCON quarter-finals on Sunday.
Nigeria: Ex-Super Eagles Coach Samson Siasia Vows to Bounce Back
[Leadership]
Ex-Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has vowed to return stronger from his managerial setbacks with the West African side.
Angola: Juventude De Viana Close to Conquering National Title
[ANGOP]
Luanda -
Juventude de Viana senior male roller-skate hockey team is a step away from conquering the national title, after defeating Petro de Luanda on Monday, by 3-1, at the third round of the playoffs, the best of five games.
Nigeria: No Security Fears for Eagles
[This Day]
Chief Security Officer of the national football team ACP Gideon Akinsola said on resumption of the team's camping in the federal capital on Monday, that there was no security threat to the team from any quarters.
Nigeria: 25 in Eagles Camp Start Training Today
[Leadership]
Super Eagles camp at Bolton White Apartment in Zone 7, Abuja came alive yesterday afternoon with at least 21 players in camp as at 5pm. All other nine players were expected before the close of yesterday, team coordinator, Emmanuel Atta revealed.