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CAN: Fourth-to-First Zambia Into Quarters, Gabon Out

Richard Farley — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:40:15 +0000

Zambia climbed from fourth place to first in Group D after their 2-1 win over Gabon at the African Cup of Nations. The win puts them through to the quarterfinals and a match-up with Nigeria.

Gabon, who entered the match alone atop Group D, finishes tied on points with Zambia and Cameroon but miss out on [...] No related posts.

Gabon 0-0 Tunisia: Panthers close in on quarterfinals

Ray Curren — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:57:07 +0000

GABON 0, TUNISIA 0

In the first game of a Group D African Cup of Nations doubleheader Sunday, Gabon held on for its second straight clean sheet, and put itself in prime position to qualify for the quarterfinals for just the second time in their history (the other being 1996). Gabon (4 points) needs only [...] No related posts.

Gabon In Control, Upsets Cameroon, 1-0

Richard Farley — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:59:11 +0000

Didier Ovono has three critical saves in Gabon's 1-0 upset of Cameroon.

Gabon got a landmark victory Wednesday, defeating Cameroon 1-0 in the opening match of Group D play.

Not only was it an upset in the conventional sense, but it was Gabon’s first-ever Cup of Nations victory.

From the match’s onset Gabon showed strong organization in [...] No related posts.