African Cup of Nations
08/02/2008 > CAMEROON
CAN final: "It would be difficult for anyone to beat Egypt now"
Our Observer in Ghana describes the post-match atmosphere in Accra after the team's defeat, and gives his predictions for the final. Read more...
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07/02/2008 > CAMEROON
The Lions of Cameroon are simply on fire
Wow! I just finished watching the Cameroon - Tunisia match and I must say that Cameroon is a very hungry team. They took the 4-2 result from Egypt not as a defeat, but as a chance to rebuild and re-assess their team. The Lions of Cameroon are simply on fire now and are one of the favourites to reach the finals. Read more...
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05/02/2008 > EGYPT
Egypt get through, but can they go any further?
The streets are empty, there's no movement, human activity has been minimized to emergency cases only. That was the case in the streets of Cairo from quarter to seven until nine last night. Read more...
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05/02/2008 > EGYPT - CAMEROON
Egypt and Cameroon go through to the semi final
The posts for the semi finals are almost complete. The Black Gazelles were mowed down by the Pharaohs and the Eagles of Carthage were devoured by the untamable Lions. In both cases, it wasn’t easy. We saw two of the best matches of the competition. Read more...
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04/02/2008 > CAMEROUN
People are telling themselves that the Eagles can be overcome
In Yaounde, chatter is at full steam in taxis, offices, schools, markets,
on the TV and radio stations, in the bars. Read more...
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04/02/2008 > GHANA
Ghana- Nigeria: "It was like the final"
"I thought this match was going to be close but I didn't think it would end quite that dramatically. At one point you thought Ghana would lose and at another you saw an array of hope from the way the Ghana boys played." Our Observer in Accra updates us on the team's 2-1 win over Nigeria, gaining them a place in the semi finals. Read more and see video...
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01/02/2008 > TUNISIA
Making it to the quarter finals means meeting those untameable lions...
Tunisia has just made it into
the quarter finals thanks to a draw with the incredible Angolan team. The great
losers of this group are Senegal
and South Africa. Read more...
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01/02/2008 > IVORY COAST
The Ivory Coast will flatten all the animals in the CAN
The last game between the Ivory Coast and Mali was one of the best [IC won by 3 -0]. Because they'd already qualified for the quarter-finals, the elephants gave themselves wholeheartedly. Read more...
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31/01/2008 > CAMEROON
"Whatever colour the cat, as long as it catches the mouse"
After the avalanche of Cameroon goals against Sudan - 3-0! - signifying qualification into the second round, the whole town became hysterical. Young and younger, women and men, Cameroons and ex-pats, everyone celebrated the Lions' victory; and with no moderation. Read more...
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30/01/2008 > CAMEROON
No matter what ethnicity, every Cameroon is behind the Lions
Despite a slow start from Cameroon, we're not worried. Everyone agrees in saying that the technical, tactical and administrative problems in the first match were overcome piece by piece and the Lions are ready and roaring to go now. Read more...
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