Ivory Coast's golden
generation, led by Didier Drogba, could have one final shot at
the African Nations Cup title thanks to the intricacies of the
international soccer calendar.
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February 12, 2012
Didier Drogba, Yaya and Kolo Toure, Gervinho and Salomon Kalou were all included in Ivory Coast's starting lineup Sunday for the African Cup of Nations final against Zambia.
Coach Francois Zahoui sprang no surprises, keeping the same team that started the 1-0 semifinal win over Mali at Stade de l'Amitie - also the venue for the deciding game.
Zambia made two changes after...
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February 12, 2012
Zambia goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene is not fussed at the thought of going head-to-head with Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba. Speaking...
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February 12, 2012
Ivory Coast's stars failed to shine on a gloomy night for the country's ''golden generation'' as Zambia's team spirit overcame the Ivorians' individual talent in the African Cup final.
Captain Didier Drogba, Gervinho and Kolo Toure all missed penalties, and Yaya Toure and Salomon Kalou didn't last 90 minutes as Zambia snatched the trophy from...
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February 12, 2012
Zambia won their first African title after beating Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties during the final match of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations played at Stade de l’Amitie in Libreville, Gabon. The match had ended goalless after extra time with Didier Drogba missing a penalty in the 69thminute during a pulsating game befitting a final.
Tiote, Bony, Bamba, Gradel , Drogba, Tiene, Ya...
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February 11, 2012
With a team loaded with Europe-based talent and on a run of five straight wins without conceding a goal, Ivory Coast is expected to win its second African Cup of Nations title.
Yet Zambia is driven by a strong, compelling mission entering Sunday's final. It wants to honor the memory of its players who died in a plane crash 19 years ago.
Zambia, a two-time losing finalist, is...
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February 12, 2012
Zambia has won the African Cup of Nations, beating pre-tournament favorite Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in a dramatic final at Stade de l'Amitie.
Stophira Sunzu scored the deciding sudden-death penalty after Gervinho missed his kick for Ivory Coast.
Zambia earned its first African title in the same city where 18 Zambian internationals died in a plane crash in 1993 in the country...
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February 12, 2012
Didier Drogba, Yaya and Kolo Toure, Gervinho and Salomon Kalou were all included in Ivory Coast's starting lineup Sunday for the African Cup of Nations final against Zambia. Coach Francois Zahoui sprang no surprises, keeping the same team that started the 1-0 semifinal win over Mali at Stade de l'Amitie -- also the venue for the deciding game.
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February 13, 2012
Change. It is a terrifying word, is it not? It can imply a brutal shake up with harsh consequences or it can imply an uplifting moment of development and progression.
On Sunday Zambian soccer changed forever. It changed in the best way possible.
The underdogs, known on the continent as the Copper Bullets, matched their opponents for all 120 minutes of regulation time and showed their...
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February 12, 2012
Ivory Coast's stars failed to shine on a gloomy night for the country's "golden generation" as Zambia's team spirit overcame the Ivorians' individual talent in the African Cup final. Captain Didier Drogba, Gervinho and Kolo Toure all missed penalties, and Yaya Toure and Salomon Kalou didn't last 90 minutes as Zambia snatched the trophy from tournament...
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February 13, 2012
By Paul FredericksonTHE GOODNineteen years ago a plane crash killed 18 members of the Zambia football squad in Libreville. This weekend the Chipolopolo returned to the Gabon capital to capture the African Cup of Nations. In an enthralling match that saw the highly fancied Ivory Coast national team miss a penalty in normal time through start player Didier Drogba, the Chipolopolo won...
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