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International friendlies wrap: Ecuador surprise Portugal, Argentina win
Ecuador came from behind to stun Portugal, while Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain were on target as Argentina beat Sweden on Wednesday...
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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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Afcon: Mali 1 Nigeria 4
Nigeria scored three goals in the first half to kill off Mali's hopes of reaching the Afcon final on Wednesday. Chelsea midfielder Victor Moses was in top form and it was his ability that broke the deadlock in the first semi-final after 25 minutes...
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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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Burkina Faso have nothing to lose, says Put
Burkina Faso coach Paul Put said the pressure is on Ghana, as his side has already exceeded expectations at the Africa Cup of Nations...
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Put backs Burkina Faso to continue dream run
Burkina Faso coach Paul Put was thrilled with his side after their 1-0 extra-time win over Togo in the African Cup of Nations on Sunday...
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Keshi hails 'humble' Mba
Nigeria's coach Stephen Keshi has heaped praise on Sunday Mba after he scored the winning goal in his side's 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast...
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Afcon: Burkina Faso 1 Togo 0 (AET)
Jonathan Pitroipa's extra-time goal saw Burkina Faso edge Togo 1-0 on Sunday and book a semi-final with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations...
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Afcon: Ivory Coast 1 Nigeria 2
Nigeria booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast on Sunday...
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