Africa Nations Cup

Gervinho and Drogba celebrate

Mali 0-1 Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast maintained their perfect record at the AFCON as they beat Mali 1-0 in the semi-finals thanks to Gervinho's solitary strike.
Mayuka: Zambian hero

Zambia 1-0 Ghana

Zambia booked their place in the AFCON final with a 1-0 victory over 10-man Ghana, who missed a penalty through Asamoah Gyan.

Zokora: Fired up

Zokora: Elephants' time is now

Cote d'Ivoire veteran Didier Zokora says the side are primed to bring an end to their lengthy wait for an Africa Cup of Nations title.

Muntari at training

Muntari: No excuse for failure

Sulley Muntari says Ghana have no excuse for failure ahead of Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final with Zambia.

Tiene: Confident

Tiene eyes AFCON 2012 glory

Siaka Tiene says no one can stop Cote d'Ivoire from emulating their 1992 Africa Cup of Nations success.

Traore: Shown the door

Senegal sack coach Traore

Senegal have sacked their coach Amara Traore following their dismal showing at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.

Gyan wary of Chipolopolo

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan expects Zambia to stretch the Black Stars in Wednesday's AFCON semi-final in Bata, Equatorial Guinea.

Katongo hails Zambia unity

Zambia captain Christopher Katongo says "unity" is a key attribute of his team as they prepare for their AFCON semi-final with Ghana.

Mali: Ivorians don't scare us

Mali coach Alain Giresse insists his players are fearless as they prepare to clash with Ivory Coast in the 2012 AFCON semi-finals.

Zahoui opens up old wounds

Cote d'Ivoire coach Francois Zahoui has reminded the side of their recent AFCON shortcomings in a bid to keep the players grounded.

Mali v Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast will be looking to maintain their 100% run at AFCON 2012 and book their place in the final when they meet Mali.

Zambia v Ghana

Zambia will have it all to do when they take on Ghana in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday evening.

Renard: Zambia won't give up

Zambia coach Herve Renard says his side "will not give up" their dreams of lifting the Africa Cup of Nations title on February 12.

Keita: Mali not haunted by past

Mali midfielder Seydou Keita says the past will have no relevance when they take on Ivory Coast in the AFCON semi-finals on Wednesday.

Stevanovic: Final or bust

Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic says a place in the Africa Cup of Nations final is "the least everyone expects" the side to achieve.

Fixtures
Results
Wednesday 8th February
The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON
Middlesbrough 1 - 2 Sunderland
Tuesday 7th February
The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON
Sheff Wed 0 - 3 Blackpool
Southampton 2 - 3 Millwall
Monday 6th February
Barclays Premier League
Liverpool 0 - 0 Tottenham
Sunday 5th February
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea 3 - 3 Man Utd
Newcastle 2 - 1 Aston Villa
Saturday 4th February
Barclays Premier League
Man City 3 - 0 Fulham
Norwich 2 - 0 Bolton
Stoke 0 - 1 Sunderland
Arsenal 7 - 1 Blackburn
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