Discussion and viewing of the African Cup of Nations final match.
Egypt or Senegal vs. Côte d'Ivoire or Nigeria
Why is soccer so important in Africa? How is soccer associated with nationalism?
Learn about the importance of soccer in Africa and the intense nationalism associated with the sport.
Join the discussion after watching the final match!
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The 25th African Cup of Nations 2006
January 20 - February 10, Finals, Egypt
2004 Champions -- Tunisia (defeated Morocco)
Results of the draw:
Group A: Egypt (hosts), Côte d'Ivoire, Libya, Morocco
Group B: Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo
Group C: Guinea, South Africa, Tunisia, Zambia
Group D: Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Zimbabwe
Match winners listed in blue:
Group Rounds - Group A
Jan 20 Egypt v Libya -- Egypt
Jan 21 Morocco v Côte d'Ivoire -- Cote d'Ivoire
Jan 24 Libya v Côte d'Ivoire -- Côte d'Ivoire
Jan 24 Egypt v Morocco -- 0 - 0 no winner
Jan 28 Egypt v Côte d'Ivoire -- Egypt
Jan 28 Libya v Morocco -- 0 - 0 no winner
Group B
Jan 21 Cameroon v Angola -- Cameroon
Jan 21 Togo v DR Congo -- DR Congo
Jan 25 Angola v DR Congo -- 0 - 0 no winner
Jan 25 Cameroon v Togo -- Cameroon
Jan 29 Angola v Togo -- Angola
Jan 29 Cameroon v DR Congo -- Cameroon
Group C
Jan 22 Tunisia v Zambia -- Tunisia
Jan 22 South Africa v Guinea -- Guinea
Jan 26 Zambia v Guinea -- Guinea
Jan 26 Tunisia v South Africa -- Tunisia
Jan 30 Tunisia v Guinea -- Guinea
Jan 30 Zambia v South Africa -- Zambia
Group D
Jan 23 Nigeria v Ghana -- Nigeria
Jan 23 Zimbabwe v Senegal -- Zimbabwe
Jan 27 Ghana v Senegal -- Ghana
Jan 27 Nigeria v Zimbabwe -- Nigeria
Jan 31 Nigeria v Senegal -- Nigeria
Jan 31 Ghana v Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwe
Qualifiers for the Quarter final
Feb 3 - Match 1: Winner A vs. Runner-up B -- Egypt v. DR Congo
Feb 3 - Match 2: Winner C vs. Runner-up D -- Guinea v. Senegal
Feb 4 - Match 3: Winner B vs. Runner-up A -- Cameroon v. Côte d'Ivoire
Feb 4 - Match 4: Winner D vs. Runner-up C -- Nigeria v. Tunisia
Semi-finals
Feb 7 -- Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2 -- Egypt vs. Senegal
Feb 7 -- Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4 -- Côte d'Ivoire vs. Nigeria
Third place play-off -- Feb 9
Final -- Feb 10
Source: http://www.sportscheduler.co.sz/afnationscup.htm
Date: Friday, February 10, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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