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Keshi prepared to step down

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says he is prepared to quit the job despite leading the team to the Africa Cup of Nations final...

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Trabelsi leaves Tunisia post

Sami Trabelsi has resigned from his role as Tunisia coach after his side's dismal performance in the Africa Cup of Nations...

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Pitroipa ban rescinded

Burkina Faso's Jonathan Pitroipa will play in the Africa Cup of Nations final after his ban for receiving two yellow cards was rescinded...

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CAF suspend Tunisian referee

Tunisian referee Slim Jedidi has been suspended for his poor officiating during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday...

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Burkina Faso appeals Pitroipa red card

Burkina Faso has appealed the sending-off of midfielder Jonathan Pitroipa in the semi-final victory over Ghana. Burkina Faso reached Sunday's final of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after a 3-2 penalty shootout win...

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Gyan: No excuses for Ghana defeat

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan refused to blame a poorly conditioned pitch for their African Nations Cup semi-final exit against Burkina Faso...

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Put angry about 'ridiculous' refereeing

Burkina Faso coach Paul Put was delighted with his side's Africa Cup of Nations win over Ghana but slammed referee Slim Jedidi...

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Keshi: We're not in class of 1994

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi insists his inexperienced side are yet to reach the heights of the nation's dominant 1994 African champions...

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Afcon: Burkina Faso 1 Ghana 1 (3-2 on pens)

Burkina Faso are into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Ghana 3-2 on penalties on Wednesday...

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Mali must take opportunity, says Keita

Mali captain Seydou Keita is desperate for his side to reach an Africa Cup of Nations final and end their semi-final heartache. On four occasions, including at last year's tournament, Mali have tasted defeat in the semi-finals...

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