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2015 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification
The 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches determined the participating teams for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. A total of 16 teams competed in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. Prior to November 2014, it was expected that Morocco would be the host country (and thus be pre-qualified). However, as Morocco missed the 9 November deadline for confirming their willingness to host (because of the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa), Morocco was expelled from the tournament. Equatorial Guinea was chosen as the new host, and despite having played in the qualifiers and been disqualified due to fielding an ineligible player, they now qualify for the tournament automatically. Qualified teams Format The qualifying draw was supposed to take place in Morocco on 10 March 2013 during CAF General Assembly. However, the CAF Executive Committee decided on 8 March 2013 that the qualifying draw would be held on 31 January 2014 in South Africa in line with the 2014 African Nations Cham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Pitroipa
Beninwende Yann Jonathan Pitroipa (born 12 April 1986) is a Burkinabé former professional footballer who played as a winger. Since making his debut for Burkina Faso in 2006, he has featured at the 2010, 2012 and 2013 editions of the African Cup of Nations, scoring two goals in the 2013 tournament as Burkina Faso reached the final. He was also chosen the Player of the Tournament. Club career Freiburg Pitroipa played for Planete Champion in his native Burkina Faso until 2004, when he moved to Germany. In 2004, he signed with Bundesliga side SC Freiburg. He scored his first goal for Freiburg in a 3–3 draw with SpVgg Greuther Fürth on 22 September 2006. He went on to make 75 league appearances, both in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, and scored 16 goals. Hamburger SV In July 2008, Pitroipa moved to Hamburger SV on a free transfer. In his last season in the Bundesliga with Hamburg, he appeared in 26 games, adding two goals and six assists. After the dismissal of head coach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Africa Cup Of Nations
The 1988 African Cup of Nations was the 16th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Morocco, who replaced original host Zambia. Just like in 1986, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. The tournament final was held in Casablanca at Stade Mohamed V. Cameroon won its second championship, beating Nigeria in the final 1−0. This tournament has the fewest goals-per-game average in Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. Host selection The original host was Zambia but after their withdrawal in December 1986 due to financial issues, the Confederation of African Football approached Algeria which agreed to host the tournament. However, in February 1987 the CAF rescinded this decision following a dispute with Algeria which protested the CAF's decision to order a replay of the first leg match of the 1978 All-Africa Games qualification against Tunisia. CAF had made this decision following Tunisia's protest that Alg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 African Nations Championship
The 2014 African Nations Championship was the third African Nations Championship association football, football tournament. The 16 national teams featured players from the respective national championships. The tournament took place between 11 January and 1 February 2014 in South Africa. Originally, the tournament was to be hosted in Libya. This was the first African Nations Championship tournament where all matches were considered full international matches. Hosts South Africa were knocked out in the group stages, which has been attributed to the national league not pausing during the tournament. Many clubs would not release their players. CAF announced a rule change for future versions of the tournament. Qualified nations Draw The CHAN 2014 official draw was conducted at the CAF Headquarters on 18 September 2013 in Egypt. Venues The host cities were announced on 4 May 2012. Polokwane, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town hosted the tournament. As the CEO of the LOC said: "We are no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974 Africa Cup Of Nations
The 1974 African Cup of Nations was the ninth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Egypt. Just like in 1972, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Zaire won its second championship (their first win came as Congo-Kinshasa), tying Zambia 2−2 in the final and beating them 2−0 in the replay. Zaire went on to compete in the World Cup later that year. Both finalists were 2 best teams in African qualification to 1974 World Cup Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: * (holders) * * (host) * * * * * Squads Venues Group stage Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Knockout stage Semifinals ---- Third place match Final ;Replay Scorers ;9 goals * Ndaye Mulamba ;4 goals * Ali Abo Greisha ;3 goals * Stanley Mubiru * Mayanga Maku * Bernard Chanda ;2 goals * Jacques Ndomba * Ali Khalil * Simon Kaushi * Hassan Shehata * Morciré Sylla * Kobi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 Africa Cup Of Nations
The 1968 African Cup of Nations was the sixth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (Confederation of African Football, CAF). It was hosted by Ethiopia. The field expanded to eight teams, split into two groups of four; the top two teams in each group advanced to the semifinals. Congo DR national football team, Congo-Kinshasa won its first championship, beating Ghana national football team, Ghana in the final 1−0. Prior to this tournament, the African Cup of Nations were held once every three years, following 1968 they were held once every two years. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: * * * * ' * ' * * * Squads Venues Group stage Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Knockout stage Semi-finals ---- Third place match Final Goalscorers ;6 goals * Laurent Pokou ;5 goals * Wilberforce Mfum ;4 goals * Osei Kofi ;3 goals * Hacène Lalmas * Luciano Vassalo ;2 goals * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Africa Cup Of Nations
The 1972 African Cup of Nations was the eighth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Cameroon, in the cities of Yaoundé and Douala. Just like in 1970, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. The People's Republic of the Congo won its first championship, beating Mali in the final 3−2. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: * (host) * * * * * * (holders) * For the first time, Ethiopia did not compete. Squads Venues The competition was played in two venues in Yaoundé and Douala. Group stage Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Knockout stage Semifinals ---- Third place match Final Goalscorers ;5 goals * Fantamady Keita ;4 goals * Jean-Michel M'Bono ;3 goals * Ahmed Faras * Edmond Apéti Kaolo * Mayanga Maku * Jean Kalala N'Tumba ;2 goals * Jean-Baptiste N'Doga * Paul-Gaston N'Dongo * François ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 Africa Cup Of Nations
The 1976 African Cup of Nations was the tenth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Ethiopia. The format of competition changed from 1974: the field of eight teams was still split into two groups of four, but a final stage was introduced with the top two finishers of each of the first stage groups. Morocco won its first championship (and only to date), by topping the final group. Guinea finished second. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: * * (host) * * * * * * (holders) Squads Venues First round Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Final round ---- ---- Scorers ;4 goals * Mamadou Aliou Keïta ;3 goals * Ahmed Faras * Baba Otu Mohammed * Ali Gagarin ;2 goals * Mustafa Abdou * Taha Basri * Solomon Sheferahu * Abdelâali Zahraoui * Haruna Ilerika * Muda Lawal * Sam Ojebode * Thompson Usiyan * Bengally Sylla ;1 goal * Ahmed Abou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 Africa Cup Of Nations
The 1982 African Cup of Nations was the 13th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of African nations run by the CAF. It was hosted by Libya. Just like in 1980, there were eight teams, which were split into two groups of four. Ghana won its fourth championship, beating Libya on penalty kicks 7−6 after a 1−1 draw. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: * * * * * (host) * (holders) * * Squads Venues The competition was played in two venues in Tripoli and Benghazi. First round Teams highlighted in green progress to the Semi Finals. Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Knockout stage Semifinals ---- Third place match Final Top scorers ;4 goals * George Alhassan ;3 goals * Ali Al-Beshari * Peter Kaumba ;2 goals * Salah Assad * Samuel Opoku Nti * Stephen Keshi * Godfrey Munshya ;1 goal * Chaabane Merzekane * Djamel Zi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978 Africa Cup Of Nations
The 1978 African Cup of Nations was the eleventh edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Accra and Kumasi, Ghana. The format of the competition changed from 1976: the field of eight teams was still split into two groups of four, but the final group stage was eliminated in favor of the knockout semifinals used in tournaments prior to 1976 (except 1959). Ghana won its third championship, beating Uganda in the final 2−0. Ivory Coast and Mali were both disqualified in the second round of qualification: Ivory Coast for using an ineligible player, and Mali after stadium security and police assaulted match officials during the first leg. Since Mali had received a first round walkover after Niger failed to appear, Upper Volta, who had been beaten by the Ivory Coast in the first round, were given their place in the final tournament. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: * * (host) * (holders) * * * * 1 * 1 Iv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1965 Africa Cup Of Nations
The 1965 African Cup of Nations was the fifth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Tunisia. Just like in 1963, the field of six teams was split into two groups of three. Ghana retained its title, beating Tunisia in the final 3−2 after extra time. This was the final edition of the tournament to be held in an odd numbered year before 2013. Qualified teams Squads Venues Group stage Group A ---- ---- Tunisia progress on a toss of a coin Group B ---- ---- Knockout stage Third place match Final Scorers ;3 goals * Eustache Manglé * Ben Acheampong * Osei Kofi ;2 goals * Pierre Kalala Mukendi * Cecil Jones Attuquayefio * Frank Odoi * Louis Camara * Matar Niang * Tahar Chaïbi ;1 goal * Joseph Bléziri * Konan Yoboué * Luciano Vassallo * Paa Nii Lutterodt * Kwame Nti * El Hadji Oumar Guèye * Abdelmajid Chetali * Mongi Delhoum * Mohamed Salah Jed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1963 Africa Cup Of Nations
The 1963 African Cup of Nations was the fourth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa ( CAF). For the third consecutive time the hosts won the African Cup. The format was changed to two groups of 3 teams each, with the group winners playing the final, and the runners-up playing the third place playoff. The final in Accra on 1 December saw the hosts beating Sudan 3–0 to win the title. This tournament, and the previous one, are the only Africa Cup of Nations tournaments with more than four goals-per-game average. Qualified teams Squads Venues The competition was played in two venues in Accra and Kumasi. Group stage Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Knockout stage Third place match Final Scorers ;6 goals * Hassan El-Shazly ;4 goals * Edward Acquah * Nasr Eddin "Jaksa" Abbas * Riza ;2 goals * Mengistu Worku * Mohamed Salah Jedidi ;1 goal * Edward Aggrey-Fynn * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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