Stories By samwildman
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Algeria
/ 16 years agoAlgeria Aim to Fly Higher Than Eagles
After their embarrassing capitulation against arch-rivals Egypt, Algeria will be looking to gain a small consolation in taking third place by...
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Algeria
/ 16 years agoDisgraceful Discipline Costs Desert Foxes Dear
Three players sent off, and four goals conceded; could Algeria have come up with a more shocking display, after their excellent...
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Algeria
/ 16 years agoAlgeria Aiming to End Enemies’ Dominance
Everyone remembers the events that unfolded the last time these two fierce rivals met. After identical World Cup Qualification records, the...
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Ivory Coast
/ 16 years agoBouazza the Hero as Algeria Halt ‘Elephants’ Charge
Vahid Halilhodži?, take note: if you can’t defend, then goals are worthless. In an enthralling encounter, Algeria toppled pre-tournament favourites Ivory...
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Ivory Coast
/ 16 years agoHalilhodzic Expecting Quarter-Final Triumph
If there was a ‘perfect’ time to live up to their billing as pre-tournament favourites, it is now. After years of...
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Ivory Coast
/ 16 years ago‘Elephants’ Dominate Depleted Ghana
Who cares if Ghana were severely depleted? Ivoirian Coach Vahid Halilhodži? certainly doesn’t, after the ‘Elephants’ triumphed 3-1, becoming the first...
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Ivory Coast
/ 16 years agoIvoirians Follow ‘Paintbrush’ Trend With New Away Shirt
So many African shirts now incorporate the ‘paintbrush’ effect. African Cup of Nations hosts Angola are a prime example, as are...
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Ivory Coast
/ 16 years agoCrucial Encounter in ‘Elephants’ Bid For Quarter-Final Berth
If the Ivory Coast’s tournament so far could be summed up in one word, it would be wasteful. After failing to...
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Ivory Coast
/ 16 years agoPoor, Poor Ivoirians Unable to Convert Chances
To say the Ivory Coast ‘couldn’t hit a barn door’ against Burkina Faso is a bit of an understatement. Whilst the...
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Burkina Faso
/ 16 years agoWill Burkina Faso’s Defence be Able to Withstand the ‘Elephants’ Charge?
Following a deadly attack on the Togolese team coach in Cabinda, causing Hubert Velud’s side to withdraw from the African Cup...
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