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CAN-2010 - Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso (0-0)
Cabinda (Angola) - Lacking dynamism first before finishing completely static, Côte d'Ivoire has not launched in the best ways CAN-2010 conceding a draw (0-0) against a Burkina Faso well together in defence Monday in Cabinda during the 1st match of Group B.
CAN-2010 - The Togolese goalkeeper Kodjovi Obilale "out of danger"
JOHANNESBURG - Togolese goalkeeper Kodjovi Obilale wounded in the attack of Friday against the bus of his team in the Angolan enclave of Cabinda, Monday was "completely out of danger," said one of the surgeons who operated him in Johannesburg....
The Greens eager to win
Luanda (Angola)- The National football team will face Malawi today on behalf of the Africa cup first round, group A, after the opening match yesterday between Angola, the host nation, and Mali (teams from same group)....
Fear in Luanda... the Greens under high security
LUANDA - the attack on Togolese national football team bus Friday in the Angolan enclave of Cabinda, made at least two dead according to an official death toll released Saturday, while there was uncertainty about the participation of Togo in Africa Cup of Nations (CAN)....
CAN-2010/Angola: President of the Algerian federation "upset"
President of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) Mohamed Raouraoua said he was "shocked" by the deadly attack yesterday against the team bus near the Togolese border between Congo and Angola, said Saturday the federation....
CAN-2010 – Algeria’s hidden ambitions
Algeria, absent the previous two editions, will begin the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola (10-31 January) in the skin of a team "qualified for the World cup" amid controversy about its ambitions....
CAN-2010 Manchester City announced the return of Adebayor, England
Manchester City on Saturday announced the imminent return of England striker Emmanuel Adebayor, amid rumours of withdrawal of the Togolese selection of the African Cup of Nations in the aftermath of the attack on their convoy in the Angolan enclave of Cabinda ....
Death of Kamel Aouis, former International
ALGIERS - The former international of Algeria football team, Kamel Aouis died Friday in Paris, said the Algerian Football Federation (FAF)....
CAN-2010 - Tunisia: “Carthage Eagles” under pressure
TUNIS - Under pressure since its disposal at the last minute of the World Cup-2010 in a bitter defeat (1-0) against Mozambique on November 11, Tunisia committed in the African Cup of Nations in Angola (10 -31 January) with the duty to redeem itself....
CAN 2010: armed attack against Togo team bus
Luanda (Angola)- A tense and gloomy atmosphere was palpable in the Angolan capital Luanda after the bus of Togo's football team was machine-gunned Friday afternoon at the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Angola only 48 hours before the kickoff of the 27th Africa Cup of Nations (ACN, 10-31 January 2010). ...
CAN 2010: Gaouaoui victim of an acute appendicitis
ALGIERS - The Algerian goalkeeper, Lounes Gaouaoui, won’t take part at the CAN-2010 which starts Sunday in Angola, due to an attack of appendicitis, said Saturday the Algerian football federation on its website....
Psychological pressure begins at the airport
Algiers- President of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), Mohammed Raouraoua was very disappointed with the way the Algerian delegation was welcomed at the Luanda airport around 21 pm Thursday evening. ...
French Faubert dreams to play for Algeria
MADRID - French footballer of West Ham, Julien Faubert said in the Spanish press on Friday that he hoped to get soon the Algerian nationality, giving the opportunity to play for Algeria in the World Cup 2010....
ATP - Doha: Rafael Nadal qualified for the final
DOHA - Spaniard Rafael Nadal, world N.2, qualified for the finals of tennis tournament in Doha, beating Serbian Viktor Troicki, head of series N.5, 6-1, 6-3, Friday in semi-finals....
CAN-2010: Algerian national team arrives in Luanda
Luanda (Angola)- Algerian football team arrived Thursday evening in the Angolan capital Luanda, coming from Marseille (France), to take part in the final phase of the 27th African Cup of Nations 2010-CAN scheduled from 10 to 31 January. ...
CAN-2010 - Players of the five major European leagues
PARIS - The list of international players playing in the big five European leagues and selected to compete in the CAN-2010 in Angola (10-31 January): ...
Handball and judo Teams honoured
Algiers- Minister of Energy and Mines, Chakib Khelil, was honored Wednesday in Algiers, training for sports oil group (PSG), handball and judo section, winners respectively of the 31st edition of the African Cup of club handball and the 5th edition of the Arab Club Champions. ...
CAN-2010 - Egypt: Pharaohs or Mummies?
PARIS - Best team of the continent for a decade, the Pharaohs of Egypt appear nevertheless aging and weakened by the defections of their injuries of their stars Abu Treika and Amr Zaki at the CAN 2010 in Angola (10-31 January)....
CAN-2010 - These Africans who were born in France
PARIS - Many players in the African Cup of Nations (10-31 January in Angola) were born in France and hold dual citizenship but chose to wear the national jersey of the country of their parents, a choice which combine the heart and reason....
The fennecs: "We will defend the national colours"
Algiers- The Algerian selection of football began Saturday the second phase of its preparatory training in the region of Castellet near Toulon (southern France) in preparation for the African Cup of Nations (CAN 2010) in Angola 10-31 January. ...
CAN-2010 - Group A: Algeria, Angola, Malawi and Mali
PARIS - Despite the presence of the host country, Angola in Group A of the CAN-2010 (10-31 January), the future representative in World cup Algeria and Mali of Seydou Keita and Kanoute may also dream of quarterfinals that Tom Thumb Malawi may not see. ...
Algeria basketball Cup (1/16 finals): draw on Tuesday
Algiers-The draw for the1/16 final of the Algeria basketball Cup will be held Tuesday at 2:00 pm at the headquarters of the Algerian Federation of basketball, announced Sunday Fabb....
Football: Ittihad Jeddah wants Ziaya
Saudi football club Ittihad Jeddah would be ready to pay USD2.2 million for the Algerian international striker of ES Setif club, Abdelmalek Ziaya, local newspapers have reported on Sunday. ...
CAN-2010 - Nicknames of the 16 qualified teams
The nicknames of the 16 teams qualified for the Africa Cup (CAN 2010) in Angola, from January 10 to 31:...
CAN-2010 – tournament’s schedule
Algiers- Schedule of matches of the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola (10-31 January 2010):...
Antar Yahia confirmed and Saïfi will resume Saturday
Algiers- Antar Yahia confirms his participation in the CAN, whereas Saïfi will resume training next Saturday...
235 athletes take part in the Dunes’ Marathon of Tamanrasset
Tamanrasset (Algeria)- The 10th Marathon des Dunes kicked off Monday in Tamanrasset (1970 km south of Algiers) with the participation of 235 runners representing various nationalities set to cover three stages of about 14 kilometres each. ...
Meghni and Saïfi wounded, joined Antar Yahia
Algiers- After the injury of Antar Yahia has complicated the situation for the national team and whose participation depends on the decision of a neutral doctor to be appointed by FIFA in the coming days, now Rafik Saifi and Mourad Meghni come to join him. ...
Zidane visits Algerian team and advises the players
The national football team began its training camp in preparation for the African Cup of Nations (CAN 2010) in Angola last Saturday immediately after its arrival in southern France. ...
Rabah Saadane: “Don't expect miracles”
Algiers- National Coach Rabah Saadane said Saturday here that the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations (Angola, 10-31 January) has come "at the wrong time" for the national team who are "very tired" after the combined qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup and ACN....
Ziaya sign this week a contract for 6 months with Sochaux
Algiers- Algerian international striker of ES Setif, Abdelmalek Ziaya, will sign this week a contract with FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (French Ligue 1), lasting 6 months with option of purchase....
Doctor prohibits Antar Yahia from participating in the African Cup
Algiers- The doctor of the German club of Bochum, Carl B. Heinz, said in a statement to the daily “Bild” that the Algerian international defender Antar Yahia will not participate with the national team in Africa Cup of Nations (CAN),...
Ameur Bouazza: "Algeria is able to win the African Cup"
London-The Algerian international of Blackpool (English Premier League) Ameur Bouazza said Wednesday that the "Greens" with their spirit and their current football focused on offensive are able to win the title of African champions in Angola in 2010 . ...
CAN-2010: ticket sale started Wednesday
Luanda-The operation of ticket sales for the 27th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations CAN-2010, scheduled for the period of January 10 to 31 in Angola, began on Wednesday announced the organizing committee of this Continental event (COCAN-2010). ...
Sponsoring: FAF signs new clause in Wataniya Telecom Algérie agreement
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) signed Wednesday in Algiers an additional clause of the sponsoring agreement with the mobile telephony operator Wataniya Telecom Algérie (WTA), until late 2010 for an amount of 680 millions AD. ...
The Africa Cup on national television
Algiers- According to clued-up sources, the outstanding issue concerning the broadcasting of football matches of World Cup 2010 would have been resolved...
Zidane: Algeria fully deserved its qualification to the World Cup
Paris-The former captain of France Football team, Zineddine Zidane, said that Algeria "deserves its qualification" for the next World Cup and that it was "always in his heart."...
Tax revenues to 965 billion AD the first 10 months 2009
Algiers- Tax revenues during the first ten months of 2009 reached 965 billion AD, an increase of over 100 billion of AD compared to the same period the previous year...
Madjid Bougherra, elected best Algerian player 2009
ALGIERS- the defender of Glasgow Rangers Madjid Bougherra has been voted the best Algerian footballer of 2008/2009 season after the vote of a jury composed of Algerian journalists, unveiled Monday night in Algiers. ...
