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Zambia's right to dream 3

11 February 2012

A rank outsider. Written off by many. But Zambia has earned the right to dream of Africa Cup of Nations glory on Monday.

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Then there were eight 1

4 February 2012

The 2012 Africa Cup of nations has produced some intriguing quarterfinal match-ups. Richard Parkin rates the remaining teams.

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Africa Cup overfloweth 1

2 February 2012

As established orders fall away, the 2012 Africa Cup of nations is a celebration of all that is unpredictable about football.

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Richard Parkin

Having presented the 2010 World Cup on SBS Radio and reported on the A-League and EPL for World News Australia, Richard is following the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations from his home in Kampala, Uganda. Read More.

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