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		The 2000 tournament, the first African Nations Cup in the new millennium was the first to be co-hosted, Ghana and Nigeria sharing the honour.
		After winning a couple of African club titles with Canon sportif, he joined the professional gravy train in France but returned to base quickly after sustaining a knee injury which prevented him from expressing himself to his full potential at the Nations Cup in 1996.
		Faras' international career spanned 14 years and 150 caps, embracing three Nations Cup appearances one of which ended in triumph in 1976 an appearance in the World Cup finals and Olympic and Mediterranean Games.
	www.africantrumpetinternational.com /edijan.html

	HispanicOnline.com - HISPANIC Magazine presents 2002 World Cup Special Section
		Although Jaziri failed to score at the African Nations Cup in February, he netted six goals to finish as his country's top scorer during World Cup qualifying rounds, a feat he is expected to repeat this summer in Korea/Japan.
		With a brand new national squad, Tunisia is banking on strong young players to make a showing at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
		However, despite months of perfecting their game, Tunisia is expected to lose roundly to the Russians in its first match and bow before Japan in its third outing, virtually ensuring a last place classification in its group and its elimination from the competition in the first round.
	www.hispaniconline.com /sports&/world_cup/group_h_tunisia.html

	1978 African Nations Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The 1978 African Nations Cup was the 11th edition of the
		The format of 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.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1978_African_Nations_Cup

	BBC SPORT Football African Cup of Nations African Cup of Nations: 1957-1978
		African football was still in its developing stages when the Confederation of African Football (Caf) staged the inaugural African Cup of Nations in February 1957.
		Congo-Brazzaville made their Cup of Nations bow, but it was Congo-Kinshasa who made it to the final and met Ghana.
		The 1960s were a time of expansion for Caf, and a decade when the Cup of Nations also grew in importance.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/africa/3396199.stm

	FIFA WORLD CUP TEAMS / FLAGS
		Cameroon's Indomitable Lions (current African Cup of Nations Champion) will be putting in a fifth appearance at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, a record for the African continent, and again go into the tournament with high hopes of being able to set new benchmarks for African soccer.
		In Argentina in 1978, they became the first African country to win a game on soccer's greatest stage by beating Mexico 3-1 in Rosario, setting a new milestone for the continent and injecting new confidence in African football.
		South Africa (Bafana Bafana) will celebrate a decade back in the international fold in 2002 (though they put in a poor performance in Mali2002) when they participate in the FIFA World Cup finals in Korea and Japan, after the end of their long period of isolation because of the country's apartheid policies.
	www.sportsafrique.net /fwctaf.html

	African Games
		African nations that do not pay their membership fees to the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) risk not being allowed to participate in the upcoming African Games in Nigeria, SCSA secretary-general Awoture Eleyae has announced.
		Nations that did not have an athlete finish in the top four in their event will be allowed to enter runners in the Friendship Marathon.
		Nations that have not paid their SCSA dues will not be allowed to participate in the games.
	www.internationalgames.net /african.htm

	African Cup Of Nations - MALI2002
		The African Cup of Nations was first placed in Sudan in 1957, and Egypt won its premier edition by beating Ethiopia 4-0.
		This present competition marks the first time Mali is hosting the nations cup.
		Since then, the tournament has been held every two years, and the number of teams has gradually increased reaching its present value of 16 in 1998.
	mali2002.net /English/History

	sport.iafrica.com african soccer cup of nations Factfiles on each team in the Cup of Nations
		The fifth African team qualified for the World Cup, Tunisia is coached by former France and Morocco trainer Henri Michel.
		Osam-Duodu coached the Black Stars to victory in 1978 but the team's days as an African soccer powerhouse appear to be over and some doubt whether it will get past the first round.
		Pipped for a spot in the World Cup by Senegal, the Atlas Lions exited the last African Cup in the first round.
	sport.iafrica.com /sasoccer/cupofnations/879212.htm

	African Nations Cup Alltimetable
		Central African Republic (1 0 0 1 2-3 0) disqualified because unlawful meddling by the CAF government in football affairs.
		1978: Tunisia walked off the field in the 42nd minute at the score 1-1 during the 3rd place game vs. Nigeria.
		1974: Central African Republic were disqualified after the two 1st round qualifying games vs. Ivory Coast.
	www.geocities.com /clasglenning/AFNC.html

	africancupofnations
		For the first time the Lions qualified for the African Cup of Nations tournament after defeating Uganda and Zambia in the qualifying rounds but were eliminated at the first round of the final tournament.
		The Indomitable Lions had put up a great show at the World Cup that had taken place two years later and were no doubt rated as favourites for this edition of the African Cup of Nations.
		This was the first time the Lions were participating in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
	www.geocities.com /theindomitableLions/africanationscup.html

	London
		London hosted the World Cup Final in 1966, the European Football Championship in 1996 and the European Cup final in 1968 & 1978.
		It has the world-famous Royal Opera House and is home to the English National Opera, as well as boasting the Royal Festival Hall, the South Bank and Barbican Centre complexes, and St.
		There are over a dozen major theatres, most concentrated in the West End (specifically, Theatreland) including the National Theatre, the London Palladium, the Almeida Theatre, and The Globe, which was the home stage of Shakespeare 's troupe.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/london

	Al-Ahram Weekly Sports Two hot seats filled
		He now takes on Egypt which failed to make it to the World Cup and was ousted in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup.
		In 1978, Haan, a defender, was instrumental in the Dutch run to the final.
		Jose, whose contract expired at the end of the season, was shown the door despite leading the Red Devils to the African Champions League crown, only the third such title in the team's history and the first since 1987.
	weekly.ahram.org.eg /2002/590/sp1.htm

	Africa Football Weekly Kenya International
		In spite of the victory in the lesser C.E.C.A.F.A. Championships for nations in November 1981, the debacles in the qualifcations for the 13th African Nations Cup in Nairobi 04.04.81.
		For the 12th African Nations Cup showdown in Nigeria 1980 Kenya reached the last hurdle of the qualifications, but lost to one of the favourites in the tournament Egyp 3-1/0-3 in the last In spite of losing.
		In the qualification for the 9th African Nations Cup in 1974 in Egypt, the Harambee Stars fell on the first hurdle losing to Uganda 1-0/1-2, on the away goal rule.
	www.africanfootballunited.com /history.htm

	FOXSports.com - World Cup- Little sign Africa can shake its WC malaise
		African soccer progressed steadily after Tunisia become the first African country to win a game at the World Cup Finals in 1978, to Cameroon's extra time loss to England in the 1990 quarterfinals.
		After a disappointing performance at this year's African Cup of Nations, Senegal has to be concerned that their time in the limelight might be short.
		If an African nation is to make Pele's infamous prediction come true a decade late, then one of the continent's best has to step up and break the psychological barrier of making the semifinals in Germany in two years time.
	msn.foxsports.com /soccer/story/3060254?print=true

	East and Central African Championship (CECAFA)
		Likewise, the East and Central African Senior Challenge Cup, held 7 times between 1965 and 1971 can be seen as a predecessor.
		The Gossage Cup was contested between Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
		Successor tournament of the Gossage Cup, held 43 times from 1927 until 1972.
	www.risc.uni-linz.ac.at /non-official/rsssf/tables/eastcentrafr.html

	Olympic Games
		Iran's National Olympic Committee president Hashemi Taba sent a letter to IOC President Jacques Rogge in early May telling Rogge to kick Israel out of the IOC right away, claiming they are an illegal nation and do not have "any right whatsoever" to participate in international sport meetings.
		Zillgitt prodded the IOC to action saying, "If Rogge is serious about 'overriding national, political, religious and language barriers' and wants his words to be meaningful rather than hollow, it's imperative Rogge and the IOC discipline athletes and national teams who flout his wish.
		That sentiment goes against the agreement signed between the IOC and the Olympic Committee in Taipei by which the CTOC consented to change its name, its flag and its emblem and be known as Chinese Taipei.
	www.internationalgames.net /olympic.htm

	Maroc football Forum / S. Africa withdraw Nations Cup bid
		Ghana hosted the Nations Cup in 1963 and 1978 and was co-host with Nigeria in 2000.
		South African Football association president Molefi Oliphant said on Monday his country was pulling out after winning the right to host the 2010 World Cup.
		The Confederation of African Football is scheduled to decide on the 2008 host nation when it meets in Cairo in July.
	www.maroc-football.com /forums/en/viewtopic.php?id=91

	: COSAFA : MOZAMBIQUE
		The Mambas reached the finals of the African Nations Cup in South Africa in 1996 and again in Burkina Faso in 1998.
		Mozambique are one of several Cosafa members who have represented the region at the African Nations Cup finals.
		Mozambique were semifinalists in last year’s Cosafa Castle Cup, beating both Madagascar and Malawi in earlier round encounters before losing at home to Angola in the last four.
	www.cosafa.com /_countries/MOZAMBIQUE.html

	African Nations and Football Associations
		Best result in African Cup Of Nations so far: Reached Final Tournament only twice, as one of eight teams in 1978 (at Ghana, 3 losses) and as one of 16 teams in 1996 (at South Africa, 3 losses).
		African Cup Of Nations 1998: qualified for finals, out 1st round (1 tie, 2 losses, 7 goals scored anyway)
		Best results in African Cup Of Nations so far: qualified for finals 1996 (16 teams, out 1st round in heavy group 1, left a very good impression, 1 tie, 2 losses, 4 goals)
	www.the-shot.com /africa/general/asscont.htm

	sport.iafrica.com soccer sa news SA to host for 2008 Nations Cup?
		Ghana hosted the Nations Cup in 1965 and 1978, Libya in 1982 when it was an eight-team event, and South Africa were the first country in 1996 to stage a 16-team version.
		Ghana, Libya and South Africa are all candidates to host the 2008 African Nations Cup.
		It may not help Libya that the 2004 (Tunisia) and 2006 (Egypt) editions of the Nations Cup are being played in North Africa, while Ghana co-hosted the event just three years ago with Nigeria.
	sport.iafrica.com /soccer/sa/news/291482.htm

	ABC Sport - Soccer - Ghana to host 2008 African Nations Cup
		Ghana were awarded the 2008 African Nations Cup here Thursday after defeating Libya 9-3 in a vote among Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee members.
		Ghana, who staged the biennial showpiece of African football in 1963 and 1978 and were co-hosts with Nigeria four years ago, will use stadia in Accra, Kumasi, Sekondi and Tamale.
		Tunisia hosted and won the Nations Cup this year and Egypt will stage the 2006 edition.
	www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200407/s1150273.htm

	Nations
		After all, experienced coach Henri Michel resigned after the first-round elimination at the African Nations Cup showing in January and then veteran goalkeeper and captain Chokri El Ouaer shocked the entire nation with his retirement for injury reasons last week.
		Throughout its football history, the team did have the honor of elevating to the second round in the World Cup finals and reaching the finals twice, in 1978 and 1998, but they were content with the mere honor of qualifying without making a real impression.
		Therefore, no hopes are pinned on them by the Tunisian and Arab audience to produce achievements in the World Cup finals, unless they improve their performance during the preparation period ahead.
	www.minhina.com /docs/nations.aspx?CountryID=37

	ESPNSoccernet.com: Global: Ghana to host African Nations Cup
		LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - Ghana will host the 2008 African Nations Cup after beating Libya in a vote by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday.
		This year's Cup was won by host nation Tunisia.
		Ghana, who hosted the tournament in 1963, 1978 and co-hosted it with Nigeria in 2000, will use four venues in 2008 - Accra, Kumasi, Sekondi and Tamale.
	soccernet.espn.go.com /headlinenews?id=304754&cc=3888

	ESPNSoccernet.com: Global: African Cup of Nations 2004
		A tournament which rarely receives positive coverage in the British press, the African Cup of Nations is actually an older competition than the European Championships and has been played every two years since 1957.
		In recent years African players have become far more prevalent and successful in European football and since Italia '90, African national sides have been making significant waves in World Cups.
		Any manager who buys African internationals should always be mindful of his new player's commitment to his country and that this competition is going to take place every second January.
	soccernet.espn.go.com /feature?id=288449&cc=3888

	afritopic-sports
		African Cup 2004 Semi-Finals: Tunisia v Nigeria Preview
		Cup of Nations winner as player and coach:
		Their pre-tournament preparations were dogged with problems while they kicked off their cup challenge with defeat to Morocco.
	www.afritopic.com /afritopic-sports.htm

	Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church
		We of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church declare that the cup that Christ baptized his disciples with in the baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire was in fact a pipe or chillum in which marijuana was smoked.
		It was used by the Africans, the Egyptians, the Assyrians, the Asians, the Europeans, and possibly the Indians of the Americas.
		This is a bottomless cup and soon as it is emptied, it is filled again and passed in a circle.
	www.equalrights4all.org /religious/coptic.htm

	GOLNOIR
		The country that brought us Tony Yeboah, a legend in Germany for his long career there, and Abedi Pele, considered one of the best African players of all time, have yet to qualify for the World Cup and though they have 4 Nations Cups, the last was back in 1982.
		The Black Stars will once again retool for the World Cup in 2006 where defender Sammy Kuffor plays his club football.
		Accra-based outfit, Hearts of Oak signaled the arrival of Ghanaian club football when it took the African Champions League title in 2000.
	www.golnoir.net /africa/nations/ghana

	African Cup Of Nation : 2004 Edition
		Head-to-head record for Tunisia v Morocco who meet in the final of the African Nations Cup here at the Rades Stadium on Saturday:
		- African Nations Cup: Tunisia v Morocco teams
		- Tunisia and Morocco 1-1 at half-time in Nations Cup final
	www.tunisie-sports.com /africancup2004/news/can2004.cfm?newsid=1118

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