2012 Cup of Nations Sets Record for Scorers

A list of seven players finishing at the top of the scoring charts at the finals is a first in the history of the tournament, writes Mark Gleeson for AllAfrica.



2013 Tournament Could Set Record for Venues

A record number of seven venues could be used by South Africa for the hosting of next year's finals. Stadiums in smaller centres are likely to host most matches.

Ghana Defeats Tunisia in Quarter-Final

John Mensah (5) tussles with Saber Khelifa of Tunisia. (Photo courtesy Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix)

Cote d'Ivoire Overpowers Mali to Reach Final

Cote d'Ivoire's Gervinho heads the ball past Cedric Kante of Mali. (Photo courtesy Gavin Barker/BackpagePix)

Cote d'Ivoire Overpowers Equatorial Guinea

Didier Drogba celebrates the first of his team's three goals. (Photo courtesy Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

Mali Eject Co-Hosts Gabon

Seydou Keita of Mali, left, battling Cedric Moubamba of Gabon. (Photo courtesy Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

Ghana Beat Guinea to Quarter-Final Slot

Dian Bobo Balde of Guinea, right, and Kwadwo Asamoah of Ghana. (Photo courtesy Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix)

Zambia Defeats Sudan to Stride Into Semis

Davies Nkausu keeps the ball from Sudan's Tahir Mohamed, in white. (Photo courtesy Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix)

Sudan Beats Burkina Faso

Goalkeeper Daouda Diakate of Burkina Faso dives. (Photo courtesy Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix)

Gabon Make History Against Tunisia

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates a goal. (Photo courtesy Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix)

Mali Breaks Through on Goals

Seydou Keita of Mali, right, at an earlier Cup of Nations. (Photo courtesy Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix)

PHOTO ESSAY: Africa Cup of Nations


Exciting moments from the early games. (Photo courtesy CAF)

Morocco's Lions Finally Manage a Growl

Despite a 1-0 victory over Niger, Morocco will exit the tournament. (Photo courtesy Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix)

Zambia Head for Quarter-Finals

Zambia's Christopher Katongo, 11, maintains possession. (Photo courtesy Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix)

Black Stars Shoot To Knockout Stage

A hard-fought 2-0 victory over Mali has boosted Ghana's confidence. (Photo courtesy Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

Cote d'Ivoire Defeat Frustrated Angola

Angola's hopes were dashed by a determined Cote d'Ivoire side. (Photo courtesy Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images-Stanbic)

Senegal Loses to the 'New' Libya

Senegal's supporters have been disappointed by their team's failure to win a single game. (Photo courtesy AllAfrica)

Guinea Brings Down Botswana's Zebras

Mogogi Gabonamong of Botswana, left, battles with Sadio Diallo. (Photo courtesy Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix)

Ivorians Perform Against Burkina Faso

Cote d' Ivoire has secured its place in the quarter-finals. (Photo courtesy Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix)

Gabon Reaches Knockout Stage

Gabon's Bruno-Zita Mbanangoye, 13, and team mates defeated Morocco. (Photo courtesy Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix)

Tunisia's Carthage Eagles Send Niger Home

Karim Haggui of Tunisia, in white, at Afcon 2010. (Photo courtesy Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images-Stanbic)

Angola Throws Away Lead Against Sudan

Angola's Manucho, with the ball, shadowed by Najem Eldin Abdalla of Sudan. (Photo courtesy Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

Sodden Zambians Draw With Libya

Zambia's Christopher Kalongo scores. (Photo courtesy Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

Equatorial Guinea's Minnows Stun Senegal

Scorer Randy of Equatorial Guinea (8) celebrates with team mates. (Photo courtesy Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

Pedestrian Ghana Edge Past Competitive Botswana

Mogogi Gabonamong (18) and Ghana's Andre Ayew contest the ball. (Photo courtesy Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

Mali Wrong-Foots Guinea to Win West African Derby

Abdou Traore of Mali in action against the Syli National. (Photo courtesy Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

Tunisia Defeat Morocco in Shock Result

Aymen Mathlouthi of Tunisia makes a save against Morocco. (Photo courtesy Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

Where Was Cote d'Ivoire's Spark?

Didier Drogba (11), under challenge by Ali Eldin of Sudan. (Photo courtesy Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

Zambia Surprises Afcon Favourites Senegal

Bouna Coundal of Senegal fails to stop a shot at goal by Rainford Kalaba of Zambia in their encounter. (Photo courtesy Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

Burkina Faso Accuses Angola

Angolan fans (file photo): Their team's narrow win over Burkina Faso drew accusations that they feigned injury. (Photo courtesy Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images-Stanbic)

Equatorial Guinea in Sensational Win

Javier Balboa of Equatorial Guinea (head obscured) is hugged by teammates after scoring three minutes before full-time. (Photo courtesy Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

Co-Hosts Gabon Ease to Victory Over Niger

Niger's team in the qualifiers: They were thoroughly outplayed by co-hosts Gabon and might have lost by a greater margin. (Photo courtesy CAF)

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