Moses, Gervinho & the 10 Best African Cup of Nations Players of the Group Stage

With the Group Stage coming to a close and the quarterfinals just around the corner, Bleacher Report’s African Expert Ed Dove takes a look at the top ten players to have impressed him in the 24 matches to this point. All but two of these players are still alive in the competition, so keep an eye out for their efforts as they attempt to guide their respective nations to Afcon glory. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Nigeria vs. Ethiopia: 6 Things We Learned from Group C Clash

Bleacher Report’s African expert Ed Dove examines the action from Group C, where Nigeria bested Ethiopia to seal Afcon progression. Despite only managing a draw in their last match against Zambia, the Super Eagles progress as group runners up, along with Burkina Faso—advancing to meet the giants of Cote d’Ivoire in the quarterfinal. Read on to discover six things we learned from their... 

African Cup of Nations: How Are the Premier League Stars Faring?

With all of the 16 competing nations having played two Afcon games already, it seems an appropriate time to examine the fates and fortunes of the Premier League stars on show. The Ivory Coast, proclaimed favourites before the tournament, have been slow to ignite, but their two performances have been fruitful, with a maximum six points supporting those that heralded the famed “Golden Generation”... 

Ivory Coast Put Three Past Tunisia: Have the Elephants Finally Arrived?

Wherever you looked before the Africa Cup of Nations began, whoever you spoke to, the Cote d’Ivoire were heralded and proclaimed as the champions-elect of this year’s competition. Sure, there were doubts about their nerve when the pressure was really on. Of course, there were gentle questions about whether their ‘Golden Generation’ were still young enough to have one final go... 

Nigeria: Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory Against Zambia

One of the few things crueller than seeing a victory derailed by a late, late equaliser is seeing it happen twice in five days. The unfortunate Super Eagles of Stephen Keshi have experienced just that in these early stages of the Cup of Nations. Whilst what looked like a comfortable three points against Burkina Faso were thrown away after a needless Efe Ambrose red card and a late defensive capitulation,... 

Ghana vs. Mali: 5 Things We Learned from the African Cup of Nations Clash

Group B returned with one of the most high-profile matches of the tournament so far; a West African derby between Mali and Ghana, two of the continent’s biggest teams and two sides hoping to make a big impact in the latter stages of the Afcon. The fact that the match was a replay of the third place playoff from last year’s edition of the cup was testament to the quality of the teams... 

African Cup of Nations: 6 Things We Learned from First Round of Group Matches

With all teams having been introduced to the watching world, and the four Afcon groups beginning to take shape, Bleacher Report’s African expert Ed Dove responds to the action with six things he’s learned from the opening round of group matches. Bleacher Report would love to hear your views on the tournament so far—comment below with your observations, your questions and the things... 

Afcon 2013: Group B Begins as Mali Take Pole Position

The second day of Afcon competition kicked off in Port Elizabeth, as Group B’s four teams roared into action. With the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Mali and Niger all competing, fans had a chance to assess the future prospects of the four nations and to begin to judge the dynamic of a group which is among the tightest in the competition. From my personal point of view, the opening match... 

AFCON 2013: Group A Opening Games Produce a State of Stasis

Whilst the first day of the Africa Cup of Nations ended goalless, with little advancing within the group dynamic, the state of stasis has left it all to play for in the remaining two days of Group A action. With two teams left frustrated and dejected, and two taking solace from their performances, how will the rest of the group unravel? South Africa, the hosts, were expected to take to the field buoyed... 

Kwadwo Asamoah: Scouting Juventus’ Highly Rated Ghanaian Midfielder

When the Africa Cup of Nations rolls around on the 19th of January, the international audience will begin searching for a standout star of the tournament, for Africa’s prized possession, for the continent’s golden son. The next day, on the 20th, Ghana kick off in Port Elizabeth against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The people may not be looking for long. Among the Black Stars, there... 

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