CAN 2010

It’s time to see who the contenders are: who’s going to win and who’s not, who’s going to upset a few teams… January 10-31, Angola is the place to be for football fans!

Ups and Downs of the 2010 African Cup of Nations

Ups and Downs of the 2010 African Cup of Nations

Time to pack your bags and head home. But not with a final look on what was and what wasn’t in Angola. What to...
CAN 2010: Ghana wiggles to the final

CAN 2010: Ghana wiggles to the final

Ghana book their place in the final of the African Cup of Nations after beating Nigeria (1-0). Ghana progress to the final of the Africa...
The start of African football coach revolution?

The start of African football coach revolution?

They were nine in the beginning. But the only one still hanging around is the Ghana coach. Milovan Rajevac is the last of the...
CAN 2010: Egypt make it three out of three

CAN 2010: Egypt make it three out of three

A 2-0 victory for Egypt over Benin makes them the only team to win all games. Egypt showed blinks of a champion in the...
CAN 2010: Nigeria join Egypt in final 8

CAN 2010: Nigeria join Egypt in final 8

Nigeria needed a win against Mozambique. Not only to qualify for the quarter finals of the 2010 African Cup of Nations but also to...
CAN 2010: Young Black Stars shine against Burkina Faso

CAN 2010: Young Black Stars shine against Burkina Faso

Ghana needed a win to book their ticket for the quarter finals of the 2010 African Cup of Nations. The goal was reached thanks to...
CAN 2010: Mali seeks sanctioning of Angola and Algeria

CAN 2010: Mali seeks sanctioning of Angola and Algeria

The Malians are a disappointed lot. The shameful draw between Angola, the host country, and Algeria, qualified for the World Cup, has eliminated them...
CAN 2010: Egypt reach last eight

CAN 2010: Egypt reach last eight

Egypt 2 Mozambique 0, the Pharaos have booked their ticket for the quarters. Champions Egypt have secured their place in the quarter finals of the...
CAN 2010: The Super Eagles spread their wings

CAN 2010: The Super Eagles spread their wings

Nigeria struggled to beat a surprisingly offensive Benin, led by a wonderful Stéphane Sessègnon. The Super Eagles are still in the race for the...
CAN 2010: Ghana – Ivory Coast: Ivory Coast holds the first ticket to the quarters

CAN 2010: Ghana – Ivory Coast: Ivory Coast holds the first ticket to the quarters

The Elephants haven’t faltered: with their 3-1 victory over Ghana, Ivory Coast are through to the quarter finals of the 2010 African Cup of...
CAN 2010: Algeria is back in line

CAN 2010: Algeria is back in line

A goal from Halliche in the first half had indeed allowed the Algerians to hope for a future in this 2010 CAN in Angola....
CAN 2010: Algerian camp’s infighting and departures to boost Mali?

CAN 2010: Algerian camp’s infighting and departures to boost Mali?

Algerians need to make up for their humiliating goalless encounter with a surprisingly strong Malawi (3-0). But Mali has the necessary arsenal to thwart...
CAN 2010: Ivory Coast – Burkina Faso game, a strong warning to Ghana

CAN 2010: Ivory Coast – Burkina Faso game, a strong warning to Ghana

The Ivory Coast was held to a goalless draw by Burkina Faso (0-0), Monday night in Cabinda. After Togo’s demise, it is now a...
CAN 2010: Algeria-Malawi – Ouch!

CAN 2010: Algeria-Malawi – Ouch!

Confusion in Luanda. Algeria, the favourite team, was drastically thrashed (3-0) by an unrelenting and surprisingly strong Malawi team. The CAN began on a...
CAN 2010: Angola-Mali – Fourth power

CAN 2010: Angola-Mali – Fourth power

What a spectacular start for this twenty-seventh African Cup of Nations! Trailing by 4-0, the Eagles of Mali closed the gap in impeccable style...
CAN 2010: Togo under shock

CAN 2010: Togo under shock

The atmosphere in Lomé, the Togolese capital, is morose. Two Togolese were killed after an attack on a bus carrying the national team by...
CAN 2010: Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Mozambique to leave Angola games?

CAN 2010: Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Mozambique to leave Angola games?

It's now official. Togo has withdrawn from the African Cup of Nations which kicks off this Sunday. The decision comes after a bus carrying...
2010 African Cup of Nations: Apam says “Nigeria is ready!”

2010 African Cup of Nations: Apam says “Nigeria is ready!”

Nigeria's Onyekachi Apam tells Afrik-news.com the Super Eagles are ready to take on anyone who stands in between the Nigerian team and the 2010...
CAN 2010: Rebel attack on Togo squad raises questions over 2010 SA World Cup security

CAN 2010: Rebel attack on Togo squad raises questions over 2010 SA World Cup security

The attack of Togo Football team in Angola on Friday by rebels has tarnished the image of African football at the same time raising...
CAN 2010: Will Mozambique save Southern Africa in Angola’s untested stadiums?

CAN 2010: Will Mozambique save Southern Africa in Angola’s untested stadiums?

Africa's prestigious football tournament – Orange Africa Cup of Nations- roars into life this Sunday in Angola with the host aiming to make a...
Some key points to understand the 2010 African Cup of Nations

Some key points to understand the 2010 African Cup of Nations

The time for kick off is nearing. Let’s see who the contenders are: who’s going to win and who’s not, who’s going to upset...
Angola 2010 African Cup of Nations match Calendar and Stadiums

Angola 2010 African Cup of Nations match Calendar and Stadiums

Angola 2010 African Cup of Nations match Calendar featuring: Group A: Angola, Mali, Malawi, Algeria Group B: Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo Group C: Egypt, Nigeria,...
Africa Cup of Nations 2010: It’s kick off time!

Africa Cup of Nations 2010: It’s kick off time!

Big names, big games. For three weeks, between January 10 and 31, Angola hosts the biggest sporting event of the continent: the African Cup...
UK: The bridge may collapse without African football players

UK: The bridge may collapse without African football players

Chelsea’s hope of clinging the Premier league title could be on the line as the battle for the top spot becomes fierce. The Blues...
CAN Angola 2010: Egyptian Pharoahs maintain reputation as countdown begins

CAN Angola 2010: Egyptian Pharoahs maintain reputation as countdown begins

The 27th edition of the African Cup of nations is scheduled to take place between the 10th and 30th of January 2010 in Angola....
CAN Zonal Qualifications – World Cup 2010: Full results of June 6 and 7 matches

CAN Zonal Qualifications – World Cup 2010: Full results of June 6 and 7 matches

Surprises and confirmations this weekend. Gabon is on a winning spree. Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Ghana have also won their matches, while...
Results of last group 2 joint 2010 CAN/WC qualifiers

Results of last group 2 joint 2010 CAN/WC qualifiers

Following are the results of the last group 2 qualifiers for the joint 2010 African Nations Cup/World Cup, played across Africa on Saturday. At the...
Football : Chad faces Mali’s best team in CAN / WC qualifiers

Football : Chad faces Mali’s best team in CAN / WC qualifiers

Mali will field its best team against Chad this weekend in Bamako, as the second phase of the joint 2010 African Cup of Nations/World...
Scheduled matches : 2010 World Cup / African Cup of Nations

Scheduled matches : 2010 World Cup / African Cup of Nations

The 2010 World Cup/African Cup of Nations joint qualifiers continue across Africa this weekend, with 23 matches slated. The matches will be the fourth for...
Three key players missing from Kenya squad

Three key players missing from Kenya squad

Italy-based midfielder MacDonald Mariga and goalkeeper Arnold Origi are among the players left out of the Kenyan World Cup squad for their match against...