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Paintsil arrested after allegedly stabbing wife

Former West Ham United and Fulham defender John Paintsil has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his wife in Accra on Friday...

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Nigeria, England climb rankings

Nigeria's Afcon victory in South Africa and England's win over Brazil have helped both sides climb the FIFA world rankings...

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Keshi backtracks on Nigeria quit threat

Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Stephen Keshi has withdrawn his resignation after talking to the country's sports minister...

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Mbebe spruiks AFCON success

African Cup of Nations' organisers have been quick to hail the success of the tournament in South Africa...

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Keshi quits Nigeria post

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has announced his resignation from the post just a day after the country's 2013 Africa Cup of Nations triumph...

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Keshi wants Nigeria to keep improving

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said winning the Africa Cup of Nations is just another step for his side as he looks to build a 'great' team...

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Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 0

Nigeria made Africa Cup of Nations history by beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in Johannesburg to claim the nation's third continental crown. Sunday Mba's goal five minutes before half-time was enough to seal victory against the Stallions...

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Carteron proud of third place finish

Mali coach Patrice Carteron is satisfied with his side's third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations...

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Africa Cup of Nations: Mali 3 Ghana 1

Mali won bronze at the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Ghana 3-1 in the third and fourth-place play-off at Port Elizabeth on Saturday...

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Appiah content despite semi-final loss

Ghana coach James Appiah is pleased his side reached the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals despite aiming to win the tournament...

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