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title: 2020 African Nations Championship

text: is playing for an Ethiopian club. Morocco are the defending champions. Ethiopia were officially handled the mantle to host the tournament on 4 February 2018, after the final of the previous tournament in Morocco. The qualifying rounds will take place in 2019. Djibouti and Gabon were banned as they withdrew during the 2018 African Nations Championship qualification. The following 16 teams qualify for the final tournament. To be confirmed. 2020 African Nations Championship The 2020 African Nations Championship, known as the Total African Nations Championship (also referred to as CHAN 2020) will be the 6th edition of the African Nations

title: African Nations Championship

text: drawn at random. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage. On 8 March 2009, Democratic Republic of the Congo defeated Ghana 2–0 to become the first winner of the tournament. African Nations Championship The Total African Nations Championship (sometimes referred to as African Championship of Nations or CHAN) is a football tournament which was first announced on 11 September 2007. It is administered by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and is played between the best national teams of Africa, exclusively featuring players who are active in the national championships and qualified to play in

title: 2011 African Nations Championship

text: times are in local, East Africa Time ()." "All times are in local, East Africa Time ()." 2011 African Nations Championship The 2011 African Nations Championship was the second edition of the African Nations Championship tournament. Each participating nation was represented mostly by players who play in their respective local divisions. The competition was hosted in Sudan from February 4 to 25, 2011. Tunisia won their first title by defeating Angola in the final 3–0. The remaining twelve countries was categorized into three hats according to the following criteria in order of priority: Where two or more teams end the

title: United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic

text: United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic The United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic, more commonly known as MINURCA (which is formed from the initials of its French name "Mission des Nations Unies en République Centrafricaine") was a United Nations peacekeeping force in the Central African Republic. The 1350-troop mission was established by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1159 in March 1998. It was replaced in 2000 after the Central African Republic conducted two peaceful elections, with the entirely civilian composed UN Peace-Building Support Office in the Central African Republic (BONUCA). Ange-Félix Patassé came to power

title: 2011 African Nations Championship

text: 2011 African Nations Championship The 2011 African Nations Championship was the second edition of the African Nations Championship tournament. Each participating nation was represented mostly by players who play in their respective local divisions. The competition was hosted in Sudan from February 4 to 25, 2011. Tunisia won their first title by defeating Angola in the final 3–0. The remaining twelve countries was categorized into three hats according to the following criteria in order of priority: Where two or more teams end the group stage with the same number of points, their ranking is determined by the following criteria: "All

title: 2002 African Cup of Nations qualification

text: to meet a third FIFA deadline to reinstall the Guinean FF functionaries. 2002 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 2002 African Cup of Nations. The 16 qualified teams are: The quarter finalists of 2000 Africa Cup of Nations received a bye to the group stage. These teams are: Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia. "Burkina Faso win 3–0 on aggregate." "Guinea win 4–2 on aggregate." "Gabon win 5–2 on aggregate." "Angola win 5–1 on aggregate." "Namibia win 8–4 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast win 7–0 on aggregate." "Liberia win 3–1 on

text: 2002 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 2002 African Cup of Nations. The 16 qualified teams are: The quarter finalists of 2000 Africa Cup of Nations received a bye to the group stage. These teams are: Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia. "Burkina Faso win 3–0 on aggregate." "Guinea win 4–2 on aggregate." "Gabon win 5–2 on aggregate." "Angola win 5–1 on aggregate." "Namibia win 8–4 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast win 7–0 on aggregate." "Liberia win 3–1 on aggregate." "Togo win 4–2 on penalties after 2–2 after extra time." "DR

title: 2002 African Cup of Nations

text: 2002 African Cup of Nations The 2002 African Cup of Nations was the 23rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Mali. Just like in 2000, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Cameroon won its fourth championship (repeating as champions), beating Senegal on penalty kicks 3−2 after a goalless draw. Bids : The organization of the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations was awarded to Mali on 5 February 1998 by the CAF Executive Committee meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso during the 1998 African

title: 2016 African Nations Championship qualification

text: African Nations Championship. Note: Guinea played their home match in Mali due to the Ebola outbreak. "Mali won 3–2 on aggregate." "3–3 on aggregate. Guinea won on away goals." Winners qualified for 2016 African Nations Championship. Note: Second leg of Ivory Coast v Ghana delayed by a week due to presidential elections. "2–2 on aggregate. Ivory Coast won on away goals." "Nigeria won 2–0 on aggregate." "Niger won 3–1 on aggregate." Winners qualified for 2016 African Nations Championship. Note: Central African Republic withdrew. Second leg of Congo v Cameroon postponed to 31 October due to civil unrest. "DR Congo won

title: 1976 African Cup of Nations qualification

text: 2–2 on aggregate." "Zambia won 9–4 on aggregate." "Togo won 4–3 on aggregate." "Nigeria advanced after Central African Republic withdrew." "Tanzania advanced after Madagascar withdrew." "Morocco won 6–5 on penalty shootout after 2–2 on aggregate." "Guinea won 4–2 on aggregate." "Egypt won 6–3 on aggregate." "Sudan won by away goals rule after 4–4 on aggregate." "Uganda won 4–2 on aggregate." "Nigeria won 3–1 on aggregate." The 8 qualified teams are: 1976 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the information on the matches and their outcomes for the 1976 African Cup of Nations. "Burundi won 2–1 on aggregate." "Tunisia

title: United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad

text: United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad The United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) was a United Nations peacekeeping mission established by the United Nations Security Council on September 25, 2007 to provide a multidimensional presence of up to 350 police and military personnel to eastern Chad and north-eastern Central African Republic The mission comes as a response to the dire situation of an estimated 230,000 refugees from Darfur who continue to flee into bordering eastern Chad and north-eastern Central African Republic (CAR). Armed Sudanese rebel groups have continuously carried out attacks

title: 2009 African Nations Championship Final

text: 2009 African Nations Championship Final The 2009 African Nations Championship final was a football match held on March 8, 2009, and was the culmination of the inaugural tournament organised by CAF, aimed at players playing in their domestic leagues. The final was contested by DR Congo and Ghana, who had met earlier in the group stage, where Ghana ran out 3-0 winners. However, this was not to be the case, as DR Congo comfortably won 2-0 to record their first triumph in a continental competition since the 1974 African Nations Cup, where, as Zaire, they defeated Zambia 2-0 in the

title: 2009 African Nations Championship Final

text: replay 2009 African Nations Championship Final The 2009 African Nations Championship final was a football match held on March 8, 2009, and was the culmination of the inaugural tournament organised by CAF, aimed at players playing in their domestic leagues. The final was contested by DR Congo and Ghana, who had met earlier in the group stage, where Ghana ran out 3-0 winners. However, this was not to be the case, as DR Congo comfortably won 2-0 to record their first triumph in a continental competition since the 1974 African Nations Cup, where, as Zaire, they defeated Zambia 2-0 in

title: 2018 African Nations Championship qualification

text: leg. "Sudan won 1–0 on aggregate." Winners qualify for 2018 African Nations Championship. "Uganda won 3–2 on aggregate." "Sudan won 2–1 on aggregate." Winner qualifies for 2018 African Nations Championship (replacing the original hosts Kenya which would have qualified automatically). "Rwanda won 3–2 on aggregate." "Madagascar won 2–0 on aggregate." "Mauritius won 3–2 on aggregate." "Madagascar won 4–2 on aggregate." "Angola won 4–2 on aggregate." "Comoros win 2–1 on aggregate." "1–1 on aggregate. Namibia won 5–4 on penalties." "South Africa won 3–0 on aggregate." "Zambia won 7–0 on aggregate." Winners qualify for 2018 African Nations Championship. "Angola won 1–0 on

title: 2002 African Cup of Nations

text: Cup of Nations. Voters had a choice between five countries : Algeria, Botswana, Egypt, Ethiopia and Mali. This was the first time that Mali had hosted the competition. Teams highlighted in green progress to the Quarter Finals. Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 2002 African Cup of Nations The 2002 African Cup of Nations was the 23rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Mali. Just like in 2000, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Cameroon won its fourth championship (repeating as champions), beating Senegal

title: 1978 African Cup of Nations qualification

text: 6–5 in penalty shootout after 2–2 on aggregate." "Nigeria won 4–3 on aggregate." "Uganda won 2–1 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast for using an ineligible player in the second leg and Mali were disqualified because of an attack by the security forces on the referees in the first leg. Upper Volta, losers to Ivory Coast in the first round, were given a place in the finals." "Congo won 6–5 on aggregate." "Tunisia won 5–3 on aggregate." The 8 qualified teams are: 1978 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualification of the 1978 African Cup of Nations "Mauritius won

title: 1974 African Cup of Nations qualification

text: won 4–0 on aggregate." "Zambia won 7–4 on aggregate." The 8 qualified teams are: 1974 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1974 African Cup of Nations which was held in Egypt in March 1974. Eight teams qualified for the finals, including Egypt as hosts and Congo as the holders of the title, having won the 1972 tournament in Cameroon. Qualification followed a knock-out model, with teams playing two-legged ties with another, one match being played at a home venue for each team. After a preliminary round, 24 teams competed in the first

title: 1965 African Cup of Nations qualification

text: other three Zones to determine Egypt's replacement in the final tournament. Sudan declined the invitation to participate so a single playoff match was scheduled to be held in Accra (Ghana) on 31-10-65 between Congo-Léopoldville and Guinea. However, Guinea withdrew shortly before this date, leaving Congo-Léopoldville to qualify by default. 1965 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1965 African Cup of Nations. The qualified teams are: Egypt qualified by default after both Morocco and Nigeria withdrew. Egypt later also withdrew itself due to the deterioration of its diplomatic relations with Tunisia following a

title: 1972 African Cup of Nations qualification

text: aggregate." "Congo-Brazzaville won 4–3 on aggregate." "Kenya won 2–1 on aggregate." The 8 qualified teams are: 1972 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1972 African Cup of Nations. "Zambia won 6–2 on aggregate." "Congo-Brazzaville won 2–1 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast won 3–1 on aggregate." "Congo-Kinshasa won 5–1 on aggregate." "Togo won 2–1 on aggregate." "Mauritius won 5–3 on aggregate." "Kenya won 3–0 on aggregate." "Morocco won 4–3 on aggregate." "Mali won 4–1 on aggregate." "Egypt won 3–1 on aggregate." "Guinea won 1–0 on aggregate." "Ghana progress, Upper Volta withdrew." "Morocco won 5–3

title: 2011 African Nations Championship squads

text: 2011 African Nations Championship squads Below is a list of squads used in the 2011 African Nations Championship. Coach: Mohammed Abdullah Mazda Source: Sudan Team Coach: Pierre Aubameyang Source: Gabon Team Coach: Bobby Williamson Source: Uganda Team Coach: Abdelhak Benchikha Source: Algeria Team Coach: Herbert Addo Source: Ghana Team Coach: Simon Ngomane South Africa chose a "Developmental" squad which mostly consisted of players from the third tier in South African football. Source: South Africa Team Coach: Madinda Ndlovu Sources: Zimbabwe Team Communiqué match No.12: Ghana-Zimbabwe Coach: Harouna Doula Gabde Source: Niger Team Coach: Santos Muntubile Ndjela Source: Congo DR Team

title: African Nations Championship

text: by Ivory Coast and won by DR Congo. The competition was expanded to 16 teams for the second tournament, held in Sudan in 2011. The tournament was won by Tunisia, in the wake of the Tunisian Revolution. The tournament is held every two years, alternating with the Africa Cup of Nations. The creation of the African Nations Championship was a response to the desire to revive or strengthen national competitions regularly weakened by a mass exodus of top players who leave their home countries to play for foreign teams which will pay more and get them more media coverage. Starting

title: 2016 African Nations Championship Final

text: 2016 African Nations Championship Final The 2016 African Nations Championship Final was a football match to determine the winners of the CHAN 2016 tournament and took place on 7 February 2016. The match contested by DR Congo and Mali at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. DR Congo won the match 3–0, winning the title for the second time. DR Congo became the first nation to win the trophy twice, having won the inaugural CHAN tournament. DR Congo appeared in their 3rd tournament, and their 2nd final. There previous best performance in the tournament was reaching the finals in 2009 and

title: 2016 African Nations Championship Final

text: most of their opportunities. Lassana Samaka missed a good chance for Mali ten minutes later, with the game put beyond doubt when Jonathan Bolingi added a third for DR Congo 18 minutes from time. Meschak Elia was given a standing ovation when he was substituted on 86 minutes, and the crowd sang out coach Florent Ibenge's name. DR Congo’s clean sheet on the night made it the second time they lifted the CHAN trophy without conceding a goal in the final. Host President Paul Kagame was in attendance. 2016 African Nations Championship Final The 2016 African Nations Championship Final was

text: Coach: Emmanuel N'Doumbé Bosso Source: Cameroon Team Coach: Georges Kouadio Source: Côte d'Ivoire Team Coach: Amadou Pathé Diallo Source: Mali Team Coach: Joseph Koto Source: Senegal Team Coach: Sellas Tetteh Teivi Source: Communiqué match No.7: Senegal-Rwanda Coach: José Carlos Fernandes Vidigal (Lito) Source: Angola Team Coach: Sami Trabelsi Source: Tunisia Team 2011 African Nations Championship squads Below is a list of squads used in the 2011 African Nations Championship. Coach: Mohammed Abdullah Mazda Source: Sudan Team Coach: Pierre Aubameyang Source: Gabon Team Coach: Bobby Williamson Source: Uganda Team Coach: Abdelhak Benchikha Source: Algeria Team Coach: Herbert Addo Source: Ghana Team

title: 1998 African Cup of Nations qualification

text: 1998 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of the 1998 African Cup of Nations Qualification phase. Burkina Faso, as hosts, and South Africa, as title holders, qualified automatically. The following countries were banned from entering: Some other teams did not enter, including: Sudan withdrew on 16 January 1997, due to unrest in the east of the country. They had already competed one match (0–3 lost to Zimbabwe at home), but this result was later annulled. Central African Republic disqualified on 30 January 1997, after the government prevented the squad leaving for the game in Sierra Leone

title: 1996 African Cup of Nations qualification

text: each; their results were annulled. Central African Republic withdrew without playing any match. "Match awarded 2–0 to Algeria following a protest to CAF." South Africa withdrew from qualification (played 3 matches) after they were awarded hosting rights. They were replaced by Kenya, which later withdrew.<br> Madagascar withdrew after one match (lost to South Africa). Seychelles withdrew before playing any match. All results of the withdrawn teams were annulled. Benin, Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea withdrew without playing any matches. <nowiki>*</nowiki> 1996 African Cup of Nations qualification The Qualification for the 1996 African Cup of Nations took place in 7 groups

title: 2011 African Nations Championship Final

text: 2011 African Nations Championship Final The 2011 African Nations Championship Final was a football match to determine the champions of the CHAN 2011 tournament and took place on the 25th of February 2011 the match was contested by Tunisia and Angola. Tunisia defeated Angola by 3–0, Tunisia winning their first title. Before this match the two teams met in the group stages and it finished 1-1. Angola defeated hosts and Sudan on penalties after a stormy 1-1 draw and secured a place in the final against Tunisia. Tunisia also needed a shootout after a 1-1 deadlock following extra time before

text: on aggregate." "2–2 on aggregate. Benin won 8–7 on penalties." Winners qualify for 2018 African Nations Championship. "Nigeria won 2–1 on aggregate." "2–2 on aggregate. Ivory Coast won on away goals." "Burkina Faso won 4–3 on aggregate." Winners qualify for 2018 African Nations Championship. "Equatorial Guinea won on walkover after Gabon withdrew prior to the first leg." "1–1 on aggregate. Congo won on away goals." "Cameroon won 4–0 on aggregate." "South Sudan won 4–1 on aggregate." "Uganda won 5–1 on aggregate." "1–1 on aggregate. Rwanda won on away goals." "Ethiopia won on walkover after Djibouti withdrew prior to the second

text: logistic or personnel support to the EUFOR mission. Their mandate included “to take all necessary measures, within its capabilities and its area of operation in eastern Chad and the north-eastern Central African Republic” to protect civilians, facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid, and ensure the safety of UN personnel. The EU operation commander, General Patrick Nash, announced on 5 November that this force will be 3,700 troops strong. The military operation was approved by the Council of the European Union on 15 October. United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad The United Nations Mission in the Central African

text: on walkover." "Cameroon won 1–0 on aggregate." "Gabon won 2–1 on aggregate." "Uganda won 4–1 on aggregate." "Burundi won 4–1 on aggregate." "Ethiopia won 2–0 on aggregate." Winners qualified for 2016 African Nations Championship. "Uganda won 4–0 on aggregate." "Ethiopia won 3–2 on aggregate." "Zimbabwe won 2–0 on aggregate." "1–1 on aggregate. Lesotho won on away goals." "3–3 on aggregate. Zambia won on penalties." "Mozambique won 9–1 on aggregate." "South Africa won 5–0 on aggregate." "Angola won 4–2 on aggregate." Winners qualified for 2016 African Nations Championship. "Zimbabwe won 4–2 on aggregate." "Zambia won 4–1 on aggregate." "Angola won 3–2

title: African Nations Championship

text: African Nations Championship The Total African Nations Championship (sometimes referred to as African Championship of Nations or CHAN) is a football tournament which was first announced on 11 September 2007. It is administered by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and is played between the best national teams of Africa, exclusively featuring players who are active in the national championships and qualified to play in the ongoing season. Expatriate players, regardless of where they play, even in Africa, are not qualified to take part in the African Championship of Nations. The first tournament was held in 2009. It was hosted

title: African Nations Championship

text: from the 2014 edition onwards, all of the matches are recognized by FIFA as first team matches. In July 2016, Total secured an eight-year sponsorship package from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to support 10 of its principal competitions. Due to this sponsorship, the African Nations Championship is named "Total African Nations Championship". The eight tournament spots, for the first edition in 2009, were allocated the following way: Since the second edition, in 2011, 16 teams qualify for the tournament, allocated this way (including host country): The group stage of the African Nations Championship features pools of four teams

title: 2014 African Nations Championship

text: of the knock-out phase of CHAN 2014 tournament which took place in South Africa from 11- January till 1 February. A total of 16 national shared $3.2 million, the rest of the prizes are as follows. 2014 African Nations Championship The 2014 African Nations Championship was the third African Nations Championship 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

title: 2022 African Nations Championship

text: 2022 African Nations Championship The 2022 African Nations Championship, known as the Total African Nations Championship (also referred to as CHAN 2022) will be the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship, a biennial football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) exclusively featuring players from the respective national championships. It will be hosted between January and February 2022 in Algeria. Unlike the African Cup of Nations, the competing national teams must be composed of players playing in their domestic league. For example, an Algerian player is only eligible to play for the Algeria national team if he

title: 2020 African Nations Championship

text: 2020 African Nations Championship The 2020 African Nations Championship, known as the Total African Nations Championship (also referred to as CHAN 2020) will be the 6th edition of the African Nations Championship, a biennial football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) exclusively featuring players from the respective national championships. It will be hosted between January and February 2020 in Ethiopia. Unlike the African Cup of Nations, the competing national teams must be composed of players playing in their domestic league. For example, an Ethiopian player is only eligible to play for the Ethiopia national team if he

text: 2018 African Nations Championship qualification The 2018 African Nations Championship qualification was a men's football competition which decided the participating teams of the 2018 African Nations Championship. Only national team players who are playing in their country's own domestic league are eligible to compete in the tournament. A total of 16 teams qualified to play in the final tournament. A total of 48 (out of 54) CAF member national teams entered the qualifying rounds, split into zones according to their regional affiliations. The draw was held on 3 February 2017 at Libreville, Gabon. The schedule of the qualifying rounds is

text: aggregate." "Namibia won 3–2 on aggregate." "Zambia won 4–2 on aggregate." The following 16 teams qualified for the final tournament. 2018 African Nations Championship qualification The 2018 African Nations Championship qualification was a men's football competition which decided the participating teams of the 2018 African Nations Championship. Only national team players who are playing in their country's own domestic league are eligible to compete in the tournament. A total of 16 teams qualified to play in the final tournament. A total of 48 (out of 54) CAF member national teams entered the qualifying rounds, split into zones according to their

title: 1963 African Cup of Nations

text: average. 1963 African 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 changed: two groups of 3 teams each, the winners played the final, the runners-up could only play Third Place final. The final in Accra on 1 December saw the hosts winning 3-0 on Sudan, after the first half finished 0−0. This tournament, and the previous one, are the only Africa Cup of Nations tournaments with more than four

title: 1963 African Cup of Nations

text: 1963 African 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 changed: two groups of 3 teams each, the winners played the final, the runners-up could only play Third Place final. The final in Accra on 1 December saw the hosts winning 3-0 on Sudan, after the first half finished 0−0. This tournament, and the previous one, are the only Africa Cup of Nations tournaments with more than four goals-per-game

title: 2022 African Nations Championship

text: is playing for an Algerian club. Algeria were officially named as hosts in September 2018. The qualifying rounds will take place in 2021. The following 16 teams qualify for the final tournament. To be confirmed. 2022 African Nations Championship The 2022 African Nations Championship, known as the Total African Nations Championship (also referred to as CHAN 2022) will be the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship, a biennial football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) exclusively featuring players from the respective national championships. It will be hosted between January and February 2022 in Algeria. Unlike the

title: 2018 African Nations Championship

text: 2018 African Nations Championship The 2018 African Nations Championship, known as the Total African Nations Championship (also referred to as CHAN 2018) was the 5th edition of the African Nations Championship, a biennial football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) exclusively featuring players from the respective national championships. It took place between 12 January and 4 February 2018. In February 2016, Kenya was announced as the host nation but in September 2017, CAF decided to change the host nation due to a lack of progress with preparations. Morocco was announced as the host nation in October 2017.

title: 1970 African Cup of Nations

text: 1970 African Cup of Nations The 1970 African Cup of Nations was the seventh edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Sudan. Just like in 1968, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Sudan won its first championship, beating Ghana in the final 1−0. The tournament marked 4 final appearances in a row for Ghana, then tagged as "The Brazil of Africa". This record is currently unequaled. The 8 qualified teams are: Jaxa was chosen as the # 1 African player in the tournament. Goalkeeper

title: 1970 African Cup of Nations

text: Defenders Midfielders Forwards 1970 African Cup of Nations The 1970 African Cup of Nations was the seventh edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Sudan. Just like in 1968, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Sudan won its first championship, beating Ghana in the final 1−0. The tournament marked 4 final appearances in a row for Ghana, then tagged as "The Brazil of Africa". This record is currently unequaled. The 8 qualified teams are: Jaxa was chosen as the # 1 African player in

title: 2014 African Nations Championship

text: 2014 African Nations Championship The 2014 African Nations Championship was the third African Nations Championship 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 wouldn't release their players. CAF announced a rule

title: 1962 African Cup of Nations

text: in Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. This page details the process of qualifying for the 1962 African Cup of Nations. 9 African nations initially entered the competition. Ethiopia and Egypt both automatically qualified as the host country and title holders respectively. Morocco would withdraw before play began, thus leaving only 6 teams vying for the remaining two spots in the finals. 1962 African Cup of Nations The 1962 African Cup of Nations was the third edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Ethiopia. Nine countries entered the competition, including the

title: 1962 African Cup of Nations qualification

text: 1962 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1962 African Cup of Nations. 9 African nations initially entered the competition. Ethiopia and Egypt both automatically qualified as the host country and title holders respectively. Morocco would withdraw before play began, thus leaving only 7 teams vying for the remaining two spots in the finals. The 4 qualified teams are: The 8 nations were paired 2-by-2 and played knock-out matches home-and-away. The 4 winners would then advance to the second round and pair off again to play home-and-away matches. The winners of these pairings

title: 1963 African Cup of Nations qualification

text: 1963 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1963 African Cup of Nations. 10 African nations initially entered the competition. Ghana and Ethiopia both automatically qualified as the host country and title holders respectively. Uganda would withdraw before play began, thus leaving only 7 teams vying for the remaining two spots in the finals. The 6 qualified teams are: The 8 nations were paired 2-by-2 and played knock-out matches home-and-away. The 4 winners would then qualify for the finals. Qualifying took place between 16 June 1963 and 6 October 1963. "Tunisia qualified for

title: 2016 African Nations Championship

text: 2016 African Nations Championship The 2016 African Nations Championship (also referred to as CHAN 2016) was the 4th edition of the African Nations Championship, the biennial international football championship organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the men's national teams of Africa featuring exclusively players from their respective national leagues. The tournament was held in Rwanda between 16 January and 7 February 2016. A total of 16 teams played in the tournament. This edition is the first time that all group runners-up made it into the semi-finals. Rwanda qualified automatically as hosts, while the remaining 15 spots were

title: 1992 African Cup of Nations

text: in the final of a major international tournament that every player on the pitch took a penalty. Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 1992 African Cup of Nations The 1992 African Cup of Nations was the 18th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Senegal. The field expanded to twelve teams, split into four groups of three; the top two teams in each group advanced to the quarterfinals. Côte d'Ivoire won its first championship, beating Ghana on penalty kicks 11−10 after a goalless draw. The 12 qualified teams are: Otokoré (53' M.

title: 1992 African Cup of Nations

text: 1992 African Cup of Nations The 1992 African Cup of Nations was the 18th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Senegal. The field expanded to twelve teams, split into four groups of three; the top two teams in each group advanced to the quarterfinals. Côte d'Ivoire won its first championship, beating Ghana on penalty kicks 11−10 after a goalless draw. The 12 qualified teams are: Otokoré (53' M. Traoré), Tiéhi, A. Traoré (101' Kouadio) Lamptey, Asare, Yeboah, Opoku The penalty shootout was significant in that it was the first

title: 1994 African Cup of Nations

text: 1994 African Cup of Nations The 1994 African Cup of Nations was the 19th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Tunisia, who replaced original hosts Zaire. Just as in 1992, the field of twelve teams was split into four groups of three. Nigeria won its second championship, beating Zambia in the final 2−1. The Zambian team was recently constituted, following an air disaster in which eighteen players and several staff members of the previous team had been killed. The 12 qualified teams are: Teams highlighted in green progress to

title: African nations at the FIFA World Cup

text: African nations at the FIFA World Cup Association football is the most popular sport in nearly every African country, and 13 members of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have competed at the sport's biggest event – the men's FIFA World Cup. The team ranking in each tournament is according to FIFA. The rankings, apart from the top four positions (top two in 1930), are not a result of direct competition between the teams; instead, teams eliminated in the same round are ranked by their full results in the tournament. In recent tournaments, FIFA has used the rankings for seedings

title: West African Nations Cup

text: West African Nations Cup The West African Nations Cup, also known as CSSA Nations Cup or "Zone 3" Championship, was a football championship held from 1982 to 1987 (not in 1985), but discontinued. Ghana won all editions, and indeed never lost a single match among the 25 they played. The tournament was unsuccessfully revived in 2001 as WAFU Championship; in 2005 a "WAFU Laurent Gbagbo West African Unity Cup" was organised between four of the better teams of the region, apparently as an invitational tournament so not a proper successor of the tournament of the eighties. The Supreme Council for

title: West African Nations Cup

text: Sports in Africa (SCSA) was established in July 1965 in Brazzaville as the Comite Permanent du Sport Africain (CPSA). Its present title was adopted in Bamako on 14 December 1966. Since 3 July 1977, the SCSA has been functioning as a specialised agency of the Organisation of African Unity. The SCSA has its headquarters in Yaoundé, Cameroon. West African Nations Cup The West African Nations Cup, also known as CSSA Nations Cup or "Zone 3" Championship, was a football championship held from 1982 to 1987 (not in 1985), but discontinued. Ghana won all editions, and indeed never lost a single

title: 1996 African Cup of Nations

text: qualification see: 1996 African Cup of Nations qualification" <nowiki>*</nowiki> Teams highlighted in green progress to the Quarter Finals. Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 1996 African Cup of Nations The 1996 African Cup of Nations was the 20th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by South Africa, who replaced original hosts Kenya. The field expanded for the first time to sixteen teams, split into four groups of four; the top two teams in each group advancing to the quarterfinals. However, Nigeria withdrew from the tournament at the final moment under pressure from

title: 2000 African Cup of Nations

text: This is the first time ever that the African Cup was co-hosted by two countries. This is also the second time that Nigeria has hosted the African Cup after 1980 and the third time for Ghana after 1963 and 1978 Teams highlighted in green progress to the Quarter Finals. "All times local: GMT (UTC) and WAT (UTC +1)" Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 2000 African Cup of Nations The 2000 African Cup of Nations was the 22nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). It was co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria, who jointly replaced

text: 1965 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1965 African Cup of Nations. The qualified teams are: Egypt qualified by default after both Morocco and Nigeria withdrew. Egypt later also withdrew itself due to the deterioration of its diplomatic relations with Tunisia following a speech in Jericho by Tunisian President Bourguiba, who called on the Arab countries to recognize Israel. The match in Nairobi between Kenya and Ethiopia was awarded as a 0-2 walkover win, after Ethiopia lodged a protest with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) because Kenya had fielded two players

title: 2000 African Cup of Nations

text: 2000 African Cup of Nations The 2000 African Cup of Nations was the 22nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). It was co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria, who jointly replaced Zimbabwe as host. Just like in 1998, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Cameroon won the championship, beating Nigeria in the final 4−3 on penalties. As winners, they qualified for the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup as African representatives. It was expected that Zimbabwe will host this edition but it was sidelined by the CAF on 8

text: on aggregate." The following 16 teams qualified for the final tournament. 2016 African Nations Championship qualification The 2016 African Nations Championship qualification was a men's football competition which decided the participating teams of the 2016 African Nations Championship. Only national team players who were playing in their country's own domestic league were eligible to compete in the tournament. A total of 16 teams qualified to play in the final tournament, including Rwanda who qualified automatically as hosts. A total of 42 CAF member national teams entered the qualifying rounds, split into zones according to their regional affiliations. In the Northern

title: 2018 African Nations Championship Final

text: name of the scoring cards, firing past Ajiboye from close range on 74 minutes for his ninth of the competition, and seal victory. Morocco thus won its first major continental championship since their triumph in the 1976 African Cup of Nations. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> This final witnessed some records, like: 2018 African Nations Championship Final The 2018 African Nations Championship Final was a football match to determine the winners of the CHAN 2018 tournament and took place on 4 February 2018 at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco and it was contested by Morocco the host nation and Nigeria. This was

text: 2016 African Nations Championship qualification The 2016 African Nations Championship qualification was a men's football competition which decided the participating teams of the 2016 African Nations Championship. Only national team players who were playing in their country's own domestic league were eligible to compete in the tournament. A total of 16 teams qualified to play in the final tournament, including Rwanda who qualified automatically as hosts. A total of 42 CAF member national teams entered the qualifying rounds, split into zones according to their regional affiliations. In the Northern Zone, teams played each other on a double round-robin basis. The

title: 2004 African Cup of Nations

text: 2004 African Cup of Nations The 2004 African Cup of Nations was the 24th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Tunisia. Just like in 2002, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Tunisia won their first title, beating Morocco in the final 2−1. Tunisia participated in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup in Germany as the representative from CAF. Bids : The organization of the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations was awarded to Tunisia on 4 September 2000 by the CAF Executive Committee meeting in

title: 1988 African Cup of Nations

text: 1988 African 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 least goals-per-game average in Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. The original host was Zambia but after their withdrawal in December 1986

title: 1988 African Cup of Nations

title: United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur

text: 12 August 2007, Alpha Oumar Konare, chairman of the AU, announced that UNAMID was likely to be an all-African peacekeeping force. , the total number of personnel in the mission was 19,735: As of 30 June 2017, 236 UN personnel had died whilst serving with UNAMID. United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur The African Union/United Nations Hybrid operation in Darfur (known by its acronym UNAMID) is a joint African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission formally approved by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1769 on 31 July 2007, to bring stability to the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan

title: 2014 African Nations Championship

text: a loss). If tied on points, tiebreakers are applied in the following order: In the knockout stage, if a match is level at the end of normal playing time, extra time is played (two periods of 15 minutes each) and followed, if necessary, by kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner, except for the third place match where no extra time is played. The winner of the 3rd Edition of Orange African Nations Championship in South Africa pocketed USD 750, 000 while the runner-up got USD 400,000. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed the prize money ahead

title: 1970 African Cup of Nations qualification

text: qualified teams are: 1970 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1970 African Cup of Nations. "Zambia won 5–4 on aggregate." "Cameroon won 3–2 on aggregate." "Tanzania won 2–1 on aggregate." "Algeria won 2–1 on aggregate." "Guinea won 5–1 on aggregate." "United Arab Republic progress, Somalia withdrew." "Mali progress, Upper Volta withdrew." "Niger progress, Nigeria withdrew." "Senegal progress, Sierra Leone withdrew." "Ethiopia won 9–1 on aggregate." "Cameroon won 4–3 on aggregate." "Ghana won 15–1 on aggregate." "United Arab Republic won 2–1 on aggregate." "Guinea won 5–4 on aggregate." "Côte d'Ivoire won 4–0 on

title: 2016 African Nations Championship

text: tiebreakers would be applied in the following order: All times were local, CAT (). In the knockout stage, if a match was level at the end of normal playing time, extra time would be played (two periods of 15 minutes each) and followed, if necessary, by kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner, except for the third place match where no extra time would be played. Below is the list of goalscorers. Below is the list of awards. Below is the final ranking. 2016 African Nations Championship The 2016 African Nations Championship (also referred to as CHAN 2016)

title: 1962 African Cup of Nations

text: 1962 African Cup of Nations The 1962 African Cup of Nations was the third edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Ethiopia. Nine countries entered the competition, including the reigning champions Egypt, meaning for the first time a qualification tournament was required. The finals only included four teams. Egypt, as holders, and Ethiopia as hosts, qualified automatically meaning each needed to play only one game to reach the final. Ethiopia won the tournament for the first time after extra time in the final. This tournament has the highest goals-per-game average

title: 1996 African Cup of Nations

text: 1996 African Cup of Nations The 1996 African Cup of Nations was the 20th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by South Africa, who replaced original hosts Kenya. The field expanded for the first time to sixteen teams, split into four groups of four; the top two teams in each group advancing to the quarterfinals. However, Nigeria withdrew from the tournament at the final moment under pressure from then-dictator Sani Abacha, reducing the field to fifteen. South Africa won its first championship, beating Tunisia in the final 2−0. "For full

title: 2004 African Cup of Nations

text: Teams highlighted in green progress to the quarter-finals. "All times local : CET (UTC+1)" Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 2004 African Cup of Nations The 2004 African Cup of Nations was the 24th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Tunisia. Just like in 2002, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Tunisia won their first title, beating Morocco in the final 2−1. Tunisia participated in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup in Germany as the representative from CAF. Bids : The organization of the 2004 Africa

title: 1978 African Cup of Nations

text: was abandoned after Tunisia walked off in the 42nd minute with the score tied at 1-1 to protest the officiating. Nigeria were awarded a 2-0 win, and Tunisia were banned from CAF competitions for two years. Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 1978 African 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

title: 1978 African Cup of Nations

text: 1978 African 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. Ghana won its third championship, beating Uganda in the final 2−0. The Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) and Mali were disqualified from this competition in 1978

title: 1959 African Cup of Nations

text: This edition will also be remembered because of the three coaches from Eastern Europe: the Czechoslovakian Starosta (Ethiopia) and Hada (Sudan), the Hungarian Pál Titkos, coach of Egypt. Mahmoud El-Gohary, who would later become manager of the Egyptian team between 1988 and 2002, would be the top scorer of this edition of the tournament. 1959 African Cup of Nations The 1959 African Cup of Nations was the second edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted and won by the United Arab Republic, a short-lived confederation between Egypt and Syria. Only three

title: 1957 African Cup of Nations

text: top scorer with five goals. Only two games were played in this first edition. 1957 African Cup of Nations The 1957 African Cup of Nations was the first edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF), and was hosted by Sudan. The participating teams were Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. South Africa were due to play Ethiopia in the semi-finals, but were disqualified due to apartheid. Ethiopia therefore had a bye to the final, whilst in the other semi-final at Municipal Stadium in Khartoum, the Egyptians beat the host nation 2−1. In the final Egypt beat

title: 1994 African Cup of Nations

text: the Quarter Finals. Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 1994 African Cup of Nations The 1994 African Cup of Nations was the 19th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Tunisia, who replaced original hosts Zaire. Just as in 1992, the field of twelve teams was split into four groups of three. Nigeria won its second championship, beating Zambia in the final 2−1. The Zambian team was recently constituted, following an air disaster in which eighteen players and several staff members of the previous team had been killed. The 12 qualified teams

title: 2018 African Nations Championship squads

text: 2018 African Nations Championship squads The 2018 African Nations Championship is an international football tournament to be held in Morocco from 13 January to 4 February 2018. Unlike the Africa Cup of Nations, this tournament requires players to be registered to a club within the country to be eligible. The 16 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 23 players, including three goalkeepers. Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament. The squads were announced on 10 January 2018. Manager: Jamal Sellami Manager: Lappé Bangoura Manager: Zdravko Logarušić Manager:

title: 2016 African Nations Championship squads

text: Mohamed Fakhir Head Coach: Sunday Oliseh Head Coach: Johnny McKinstry Head Coach: Hatem Missaoui 2016 African Nations Championship squads The 2016 African Nations Championship is an international football tournament to be held in Rwanda from 16 January to 7 February 2016. Unlike the Africa Cup of Nations, this tournament requires players to be registered to a club within the country to be eligible. The 16 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 23 players, including three goalkeepers. Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament. The squads were announced

text: 2016 African Nations Championship squads The 2016 African Nations Championship is an international football tournament to be held in Rwanda from 16 January to 7 February 2016. Unlike the Africa Cup of Nations, this tournament requires players to be registered to a club within the country to be eligible. The 16 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 23 players, including three goalkeepers. Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament. The squads were announced on 14 January 2016. Head Coach: Stéphane Bounguendza Head Coach: Michel Dussuyer Head Coach:

text: Corentin Martins Manager: Ibrahim Kamara Manager: Wedson Nyirenda Manager: Sébastien Desabre Manager: Ricardo Mannetti Coach: Omar Al-Maryami Manager: Salisu Yusuf Manager: Antoine Hey Coach: Rodolfo Bodipo Manager: Srdjan Vasiljevic Manager: Rigobert Song Manager: Barthélémy Ngatsono Manager: Idrissa Malo Traoré 2018 African Nations Championship squads The 2018 African Nations Championship is an international football tournament to be held in Morocco from 13 January to 4 February 2018. Unlike the Africa Cup of Nations, this tournament requires players to be registered to a club within the country to be eligible. The 16 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register

text: the finals by an aggregate score of 6–5." "Uganda withdrew; Egypt qualified for the finals." "Sudan qualified for the finals by an aggregate score of 6–0." "Guinea were disqualified for a rule breach (neutral officials were not provided for the second leg). Nigeria qualified for the finals." 1963 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1963 African Cup of Nations. 10 African nations initially entered the competition. Ghana and Ethiopia both automatically qualified as the host country and title holders respectively. Uganda would withdraw before play began, thus leaving only 7 teams vying

text: Tunisia's equalizer in the 65th minute. Tunisia was thus awarded a 2–0 win, and qualified for the final by an aggregate score of 3–2."<br> "Uganda qualify directly after a lot drawn by CAF between the three group winners (Nigeria, Uganda, Tunisia)." 1962 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1962 African Cup of Nations. 9 African nations initially entered the competition. Ethiopia and Egypt both automatically qualified as the host country and title holders respectively. Morocco would withdraw before play began, thus leaving only 7 teams vying for the remaining two spots in

title: 1957 African Cup of Nations

text: 1957 African Cup of Nations The 1957 African Cup of Nations was the first edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF), and was hosted by Sudan. The participating teams were Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. South Africa were due to play Ethiopia in the semi-finals, but were disqualified due to apartheid. Ethiopia therefore had a bye to the final, whilst in the other semi-final at Municipal Stadium in Khartoum, the Egyptians beat the host nation 2−1. In the final Egypt beat Ethiopia 4−0, with all four goals scored by El-Diba, who finished the tournament as

title: 1959 African Cup of Nations

text: 1959 African Cup of Nations The 1959 African Cup of Nations was the second edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted and won by the United Arab Republic, a short-lived confederation between Egypt and Syria. Only three teams participated: host team United Arab Republic, Sudan and Ethiopia. All three matches took place in Cairo. With only three teams, the format changed into a round robin group, but the results were the same, the United Arab Republic won over Ethiopia 4−0 and over Sudan 2−1. The Sudanese finished second, defeating Ethiopia 1−0.

title: African nations at the FIFA World Cup

text: Russia, drew 1–1 with Belgium, and lost 0–2 to co-hosts Japan. Of Africa's five representatives, three won at least once, but only one progressed beyond the first round. Still, Senegal's surprise run made it the fifth successive time an African nation had made it to the Round of 16, and the second time an African country had reached the quarter finals. Three of the five African nations (South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia) took a local coach to the World Cup; only one of those three scored a win. 51 African countries entered the race for 5 spots at the 2006 FIFA

title: What Are The Theosophists?

text: What Are The Theosophists? "What Are The Theosophists?" is an editorial published in October 1879 in the theosophical magazine "The Theosophist." It was compiled by Helena Blavatsky and it was included the 2nd volume of the "Blavatsky Collected Writings." Arnold Kalnitsky wrote in his thesis that in this article "we find a rather expansive statement of... [Blavatsky's] thoughts at that moment about the status of the movement, the Theosophical Society, its objectives, and the issues it was confronting." He wrote that the article begins with a question whether the Theosophists "are they what they claim to be": researchers of the

text: United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur The African Union/United Nations Hybrid operation in Darfur (known by its acronym UNAMID) is a joint African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission formally approved by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1769 on 31 July 2007, to bring stability to the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan while peace talks on a final settlement continue. Its initial 12-month mandate was extended to 31 July 2010. As of 2008, its budget was approximately US $106 million per month. Its force of about 26,000 personnel began to deploy to the region in October 2007. The

title: African nations at the FIFA World Cup

text: given the large increase in applications from newly independent African countries. After FIFA confirmed the allocation, the remaining fifteen African nations withdrew in protest. Fourteen African countries entered the qualification process for the 1970 World Cup : Algeria, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rhodesia, Senegal, Sudan, Tunisia, Zaire, and Zambia. FIFA rejected the applications of Guinea and Zaire. The "Atlas Lions" of Morocco played ten matches to qualify for the single CAF spot at the World Cup, advancing along the way past Tunisia by virtue of a coin toss. Rhodesia, having been expelled from CAF for having a

title: 2011 African Nations Championship Final

text: alive two minutes into the second half when Traoui Mejdi tapped in the ball from waist level with a perfect right foot from a Zouhaier cross from the left flank. Tunisia’s onslaughts began paying off from the 74th minute when Zouhaier doubled their lead with a fine left foot roll of the ball that went past Lama straight into the woodwork. As the game wears on substitute Darragi Ousama of Esperance put the final nail on the coffin in the 80th minutes to gift the north Africans the ultimate. 2011 African Nations Championship Final The 2011 African Nations Championship Final

title: 2018 African Nations Championship Final

text: 2018 African Nations Championship Final The 2018 African Nations Championship Final was a football match to determine the winners of the CHAN 2018 tournament and took place on 4 February 2018 at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco and it was contested by Morocco the host nation and Nigeria. This was the first time since tournament was introduced in 2009 that a host nation reached the final. Before this match the two teams met in the 2014 CHAN tournament at the quarter-finals stage, which Nigeria won 4–3 after extra time. Morocco won the match 4–0, winning the title for

title: 2014 African Nations Championship qualification

text: by CAF on June 9, 2012, and Seychelles was supposed to also receive a bye and advance directly to the First Round, but then Mozambique was included to play a Preliminary Round against Seychelles, the qualifier taking the spot in the First Round which was firstly drawn for Seychelles (vs. Namibia). The 4 winners of the First Round qualify for the Second Round. The 2 winners of the Second Round qualify for the final tournament, along with hosts South Africa. 2014 African Nations Championship qualification The qualification phase for the 2014 African Nations Championship was played from November 2012 to

text: 2014 African Nations Championship qualification The qualification phase for the 2014 African Nations Championship was played from November 2012 to August 2013. Qualification is divided into the CAF Regional Zones. Each zone has 2 or 3 teams that will qualify for the final tournament in 2014 in South Africa. The 2 winners of the First Round qualify for the final tournament. Algeria withdrew due to poor squad standards. The 2 Preliminary Round winners qualify for the First Round. Mali and Senegal receive a bye and advance directly to the First Round. The 2 winners of the First Round qualify for

title: 2018 African Nations Championship Final

text: in the 2014 CHAN. Nigeria also appeared in their 3rd tournament, and their 1st final. There previous best performance was reaching the semifinals of the 2014 CHAN. Morocco and Nigeria had met once in the competition before, the time when Nigeria knocked Morocco out of the 2014 CHAN after defeating them 4–3 in extra time, in the quarterfinals after Abubakar Aliyu Ibrahim scored the winner at the 111th minute. Morocco were 39th in the FIFA World Rankings (4th among African nations), while Nigeria were 51st (9th among African nations). Morocco's first chance came in the third minute when Walid El

title: 2011 African Nations Championship qualification

text: 2011 African Nations Championship qualification The qualification phase for the 2011 African Championship of Nations begins in March 2010. These games do not count towards the FIFA ranking. The inaugural edition of the competition featured eight teams, this edition will feature sixteen. Qualification is divided into the CAF Zoning system. Each Zone has 2 or 3 teams that will qualify for the final tournament in 2011. Tunisia and Algeria qualify for the final tournament. Mauritania withdrew. Mali and Senegal qualify for the final tournament. Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Niger qualify for the final tournament. Equatorial Guinea withdrew. Cameroon and DR

text: as follows. Qualification ties were played on a home-and-away two-legged basis. If the aggregate score was tied after the second leg, the away goals rule would be applied, and if still level, the penalty shoot-out would be used to determine the winner (no extra time would be played). Winners qualify for 2018 African Nations Championship. "Morocco won 4–2 on aggregate." "Libya won 3–2 on aggregate." "Senegal won 4–2 on aggregate." "Guinea won 10–1 on aggregate." "Mauritania won 2–1 on aggregate." "Mali won 4–0 on aggregate." Winners qualify for 2018 African Nations Championship. "Guinea won 6–3 on aggregate." "Mauritania won 3–2

title: What Are The Theosophists?

text: often attracted all sorts of neurotics, hysterics and even madmen: "All organisations which depend on enthusiasm and opposition to conventional opinion suffer from this problem to some degree; Theosophy appears to have been especially prone to it. The permanent residents at Adyar during the 1880s and '90s were typical. A quarrelsome collection of minor English aristocrats, rich American widows, German professors, Indian mystics and hangerson of every description, they were all eager to have their say, especially during Olcott's prolonged absences, and all ready to quarrel with one another." What Are The Theosophists? "What Are The Theosophists?" is an editorial

title: African U-20 Cup of Nations for Women

text: African U-20 Cup of Nations for Women The African U-20 Cup of Nations for Women is association football tournament for the under 20 teams, that is held every two years, and serves as a qualifying tournament for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. In the first two editions in 2002 and 2004 only one team qualified for the World Cup, thus a final was played. From 2006 onwards the confederation was granted a second spot, so all following tournaments were played in a knock-out format only to the semi finals. All matches are played on a home and away system,

title: African nations at the FIFA World Cup

text: This was the first World Cup with 24 teams, and Africa's representation was doubled. So 29 African countries competed for 2 spots in World Cup qualification. In comparison, 21 Asian nations also competed for 2 spots, but 33 European nations competed for 13 spots. 1978 finalists Tunisia were eliminated in the first round by Nigeria on penalties. Four series of knockout rounds were played, with the final two spots going down to Nigeria vs Algeria, and Morocco vs Cameroon. Both "Les Fennecs" "(The Desert Foxes)" of Algeria and "Les Lions Indomptables (The Indomitable Lions)" of Cameroon won 2–0 away and

title: African nations at the FIFA World Cup

text: chance if they could get a result against 2014 finalists Argentina. However, they lost the decisive game, and were eliminated after finishing third in the group. Senegal won their opening game against Poland, and drew their second game against Japan, leaving them needing a draw in their final game against Colombia to be sure of progressing. However, they went down 0–1, and because Japan lost 0–1 as well, Senegal bowed out due to the fair play tiebreaker. African nations at the FIFA World Cup Association football is the most popular sport in nearly every African country, and 13 members of

title: African nations at the FIFA World Cup

text: the fact that two African nations had reached that far, was a reason to be optimistic about the future of African football. During the 2014 edition, Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan became Africa's all-time leading topscorer at the FIFA World Cup, having scored 6 goals in 3 World Cups, thus exceeding Cameroon veteran Roger Milla's 5 goals. The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia saw early elimination for Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia who all lost their first two group games. Nigeria also lost their first group game, but got a win in their second game, over Iceland, leaving them with a