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Ivory Coast's captain Didier Drogba, left, and Gervinho celebrate after Drogba scored against Equatorial Guinea in their African Cup of Nations quarter-final match at Malabo Stadium in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.

Joy Online: Ivory Coast powered past co-hosts Equatorial Guinea as the Africa Cup of Nations favourites won their quarter-final 3-0 in Malabo. Elephants captain Didier Drogba was a...

Ivory Coast coast to semi-finals

Equatorial Guinea national team sing their country national anthem during the opening ceremony of the African Nations Cup soccer opening ceremony at the Estadio De Malabo stadium.

Al Jazeera: Didier Drogba had a penalty saved before scoring in each half as Ivory Coast triumphed 3-0 against Equatorial Guinea Saturday in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations...

Gervinho: Didier Drogba inspires Cote d'Ivoire more than anything

Ivory Coast's Gervinho talks to reporters during a media conference in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Ivory Coast plays in Group G at the World Cup soccer.

Goal: The Arsenal winger says that his national team captain has been a huge motivator at the 2012 Afcon as the Elephants aspire to annex the competition this time around Sign...

Gabon chase top spot to earn trip back home

Technical team of the Niger National soccer team during the end of the first half. The African Nations Cup 2012 edition would be held in Gabon.

The Guardian: By Mark Gleeson LIBREVILLE, Jan 31 (Reuters) - African Nations Cup co-hosts Gabon will be chasing top place in Group C on Tuesday, needing a draw with Tunisia to ensure...

Tension mounts among local fans in Libreville ahead of Gabon clash with Mali2012-02-05

Goal: Gabonese fans are confident that their side will do well in the 2012 Afcon quarter-final on Sunday in Libreville Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £100 in free...

Old Friends Become Opponents in Libreville2012-02-03

All Africa: [allAfrica.com] Co-hosts Gabon take on...

Gabon and Tunisia battle to stay in Libreville2012-01-30

Yahoo Daily News: The right to stay put in Libreville will be at stake when co-hosts Gabon and Tunisia do battle Tuesday night in a final 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C match. Both teams are already through to the last eight of the tournament after they won their first two...

Mali 1 Guinea 0: Traore strike gets Eagles off to winning start in Libreville2012-01-24

The Daily Mail: Up for the battle: Mali's Adama Tamboura (front) defends against Guinea's Alhassane Bangoura A speculative effort from Bakaye Traore secured a hard-fought 1-0 win for Mali over Guinea in their opening African Nations Cup Group D match in Libreville. The...

Tunisia and Morocco players perform Friday prayers together in Libreville - report2012-01-21

Goal: Both squads were present at the same mosque on Friday in Libreville ahead of their group C encounter at the 2012 Afcon Bet: £5 £10 £20 £50 £100 Returns: Morocco £24.50 Draw £30.00 Tunisia £28.00 Bet: £5 £10...

Black Stars arrive in Libreville January 202012-01-19

Ghana Business News: Ghana’s Black Stars are scheduled to arrive in Libreville, Gabon for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on the eve of the opening match of the tournament. The highly favoured Stars are scheduled to touch...

Stars Arrive In Libreville On Jan. 202012-01-19

Peace FM Online: Ghana's Black Stars are scheduled to arrive in Libreville, Gabon for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on the eve of the opening match of the tournament. The highly favoured Stars are scheduled to touch down at...

Gabon to replace turf at Libreville stadium ahead of 2012 Afcon2011-11-15

Goal: The turf at the newly-constructed Stade de l'Amitie Sino-Gabonaise in Libreville will be completely replaced after the inaugural Gabon v Brazil match revealed grave deficiencies Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Match...

Brazil Beats Home Side in New Libreville Stadium2011-11-11

All Africa: World Cup 2014...

Gabon 0-2 Brazil: Sandro & Hernanes lead Selecao to success in Libreville2011-11-10

Goal: Two goals in the first-half were enough to hand Mano Menezes' win a comfortable win in Brazil's first ever trip to the African nation, who were let down by defensive uncertainty Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Match...