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2012 Africa Cup of Nations

Didier Drogba of the Ivory Coast reacts during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between North Korea and Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast lost in the Africa Cup of Nations final to Zambia on February 12, 2012. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Short On Big Teams, The 2012 Africa Cup Of Nations Thrilled From Start To Finish

The Africa Cup of Nations began as an exercise in complaining about who was missing, but 22 days of incredible football finished with a sensational final that made it a tournament to remember.
Dejected Didier Drogba of the Ivory Coast after victory in the game but elimination from the tournament during the World Cup. Cote D'Ivoire plays Zambia in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations final on February 12, 2012. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

2012 Africa Cup Of Nations Final: Zambia Are The Champions Of Africa

Cote D'Ivoire were favorites coming into the Africa Cup of Nations and are still favorites to beat Zambia, but the Copper Bullets are an underdog that packs a serious punch.
Dejected Didier Drogba of the Ivory Coast after victory in the game but elimination from the tournament during the World Cup. Cote D'Ivoire plays Zambia in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations final on February 12, 2012. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Zambia Vs. Ivory Coast, 2012 Africa Cup Of Nations Final: Copper Bullets Try To Shoot Down Les Elephants

Cote D'Ivoire were favorites coming into the Africa Cup of Nations and are still favorites to beat Zambia, but the Copper Bullets are an underdog that packs a serious punch.
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Win/Lose/Draw, Zambia Are A Better Story Than England

Zambia are an object lesson for England. They are also much much more than that.
Didier Drogba of the Ivory Coast reacts during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between North Korea and Ivory Coast. Cote D'Ivoire plays Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations on February 8, 2012. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Cote D'Ivoire Vs. Mali, 2012 Africa Cup Of Nations: Les Elephants Through To Final

Cote D'Ivoire face their biggest test thus far in the Africa Cup of Nations when they play Mali on Wednesday.
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Ghana Vs. Zambia, 2012 Africa Cup Of Nations Semifinal: Zambia Stun Black Stars

Favourites Ghana are out of the tournament after Zambia made the Black Stars pay for a slew of wasted chances with a late goal.
Didier Drogba of the Ivory Coast reacts during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between North Korea and Ivory Coast. Cote D'Ivoire plays Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations on February 8, 2012. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Cote D'Ivoire Vs. Mali, 2012 Africa Cup Of Nations: Les Elephants Big Favorites

Cote D'Ivoire face their biggest test thus far in the Africa Cup of Nations when they play Mali on Wednesday.
Ghana fans celebrate after the international friendly match between England and Ghana. The Black Stars face Zambia in the Africa Cup of Nations on February 8, 2012. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Ghana Vs. Zambia, 2012 Africa Cup Of Nations Semifinal: Black Stars Ripe For Upset?

Ghana are favored to defeat Zambia in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals, but the Black Stars have been unconvincing lately, while Zambia's strikers are in top form.
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Africa Cup Of Nations 2012, Quarterfinals: Mali And Ghana Advance To Semis

In Sunday's action, Mali and Ghana faced tough tests against Zambia and Tunisia, but both sides just about scraped through the to semifinals.
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Africa Cup Of Nations 2012, Quarterfinals: Favorites Ghana, Mali Face Good Tests

Ghana should be tested by Tunisia on Sunday, while hosts Gabon take on Mali.