Africa Cup of Nations 2013 TV Schedule: Complete Guide to Weekend Finale

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Published: February 9, 2013

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The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals are in the books, and there’s only one thing left to settle in South Africa: the final and runner-up fixtures.

Nigeria blasted Mali 4-1 during Wednesday’s semifinal fixture, and Burkina Faso shocked Ghana with a penalty-kick victory to reach Sunday’s final clash.

The runners-up will meet on Saturday in the third-place match, but both would do anything to be competing for the cup the following day.

Unfortunately for those in the United States, these final fixtures won’t be available to you on television, but you aren’t out of options. Here’s a quick guide to aid in your viewing of this weekend’s final AFCON action.

 

Third Place: Mali vs. Ghana

When: Saturday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. ET

Where: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, South Africa

Watch: EuroSport (Live stream only in U.S.)

Live Stream: ESPN3.com (Coverage begins at 12:50 p.m. ET)

 

How They Got Here

Mali



The last time Mali met Ghana on the pitch, they left in a scoreless 0-1 defeat at the hands of their nearby geographical neighbors. The Group B qualifiers didn’t have much firepower but managed a win, which was enough to put them in contention.

They shocked the hosting South Africa side in the quarterfinals in penalty kicks but were completely outmatched in the semifinals by the explosive Super Eagles.

 

Ghana



One of the favorites to take home the trophy, the Ghana team cruised through Group B to earn their place in contention for the trophy. After neutralizing Cape Verde Islands in the quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory, it appeared they would cruise to the finals.

But Burkina Faso had other plans. The West African nations and neighboring countries couldn’t s...
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