Eliminated Libya pleased with their surprise campaign

Last Updated: Monday, January 30, 2012, 20:59

Libya were basking on Monday in the satisfaction of a formidable achievement against difficult odds despite departing the African Nations Cup after the completion of the group stage.

Equatorial Guinea seek to continue unlikely streak

Last Updated: Sunday, January 29, 2012, 09:46

Equatorial Guinea seek to keep up their giant-killing run at the African Nations Cup by clinching an unlikely top spot in Group A on Sunday.

Makeshift defence for Ghana against Mali

Last Updated: Saturday, January 28, 2012, 10:43

Ghana will field a makeshift defence in a key African Nations Cup match on Saturday when they meet Mali in Franceville but striker Asamoah Gyan has again recovered in time.

Gabon, Tunisia through with last-gasp goals

Last Updated: Saturday, January 28, 2012, 10:30

The African Nations Cup provided a double helping of last-minute drama on Friday as Tunisia beat Niger 2-1 and co-hosts Gabon stunned Morocco 3-2 to reach the quarter-finals.

Goals and fans thin on the ground in Nations Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 09:41

Goals and fans were thin on the ground at the Nations Cup as Ghana and Mali kicked off their campaigns with single-goal wins in a depressingly empty stadium in Franceville.

Gyan back from injury to lead Ghana attack

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 09:40

Asamoah Gyan is expected to lead the Ghana attack after recovering from injury as they seek to kick on from their World Cup quarter-final place and challenge for the African Nations Cup title.

Ivory Coast face modest start to Nations Cup campaign

Last Updated: Sunday, January 22, 2012, 08:06

Highly-fancied Ivory Coast should have a comfortable start to their African Nations Cup campaign in Malabo on Sunday against Sudan.

Shocks and tear gas open Nations Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, January 22, 2012, 08:01

Lowly Equatorial Guinea stunned Libya and Zambia upset Senegal as the African Nations Cup began with surprises.

Gyan included in Ghana squad despite injury concern

Last Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 16:18

Asamoah Gyan was included in Ghana`s squad for the African Nations Cup finals after coach Goran Stevanovic decided his hamstring injury had recovered enough to be included, the country`s football association announced on Thursday.