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Black Stars into last eight, Pharaohs earn late win

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Ghana secured their place in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after victory over Mali on Saturday. Egypt are also well poised for the last eight after a late win over Uganda. FIFA.com recaps the second set of Group D matches held in Port Gentil, Gabon.

El Hadary: I’m as ambitious as ever

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After becoming the oldest player ever to feature at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary isn't stopping there, eyeing continental glory and a trip to the FIFA World Cup in Russia next year.

Africa’s finest go in search of glory

Running the rule over the leading contenders and the dark horses, not to mention the players looking to cement their reputations and the lesser-known names intent on announcing themselves to the wider world, FIFA.com looks ahead to the AFCON, which kicks off in Libreville on Saturday.

The AFCON in numbers

Ahead of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Saturday, FIFA.com looks over some of the tournament's most interesting stats.

Leekens: We’re going all out for African glory

Algeria coach Georges Leekens speaks to FIFA.com about the challenges and opportunities he has faced since taking the job and assesses the outlook for FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Swaziland daring to dream

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FIFA.com spoke with Swaziland head coach Harries Bulunga, who hopes to lead the Sihlangu to their first-ever major tournament by qualifying for the 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Expectations thrown in African whirlwind

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Nigeria and South Africa will join Egypt and Cameroon on the outside of the continental championship as they both stumbled at home, while the likes of Niger and Libya confirmed unlikely spots in the finals.

All to play for on Africa’s final weekend

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Qualifying for the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations concludes this weekend with big guns Nigeria and South Africa needing to make up ground to reach the finals, and a host of outsiders aiming to make a bit of history.

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