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Kanoute open to Tottenham return

Fredi Kanoute has said former coach Juande Ramos could tempt
him back for a second spell at Tottenham Hotspur.

Friday, 25 January 2008
Kalou makes Ivorian peace plea

Salomon Kalou believes the Ivory Coast
team can help bring peace to the
war-torn African state if the Elephants
win the Africa Cup of Nations.



Friday, 25 January 2008
African

players

under the

radar
Many football experts have been saying the fate of the Africa Cup of Nations lies in the hands
of the continent's European-based players.
But apart from the established stars such as Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba and Cameroon's
Samuel Eto'o - who are the other players likely to shine?

Here BBC Sport gives you the lowdown on the players under the radar who could yet make a
name for themselves at the tournament and present themselves with a chance of playing on
an even bigger stage.
Africa Cup of Nations, Group B
Date: Friday, 25 January
Kick-off: 1700 GMT
Venue: Sekondi Sports Stadium, Sekondi
BBC Coverage: BBC Sport website, live on BBC -
via red button - & highlights on BBC3 at 1900 GMT

Ivory Coast go into their second
group match as strong favourites
against minnows Benin.
After victory against Nigeria, Drogba is
not underestimating Benin
Africa Cup of Nations, Group B
Date: Friday, 25 January
Kick-off: 1930 GMT
Venue: Sekondi Sports Stadium, Sekondi
BBC Coverage: BBC Sport website, live on BBC -
via red button - & highlights on BBC3 at 1900 GMT

Nigeria will be eliminated from
the Africa Cup of Nations if they
lose to Mali and the Ivory Coast
beat Benin.
Vogts remains bullish over Nigeria's
chances
Mikel angry at Nigeria
team-mates

John Mikel Obi says his Nigerian
team-mates need to concentrate more
and take responsibility for their
mistakes following their defeat to Ivory
Coast.

The 1-0 victory for the Ivorians leaves
Nigeria joint bottom of Group B as they
attempt to get their Africa Cup of
Nations campaign back on track.
Obi believes that reaching the
semi-finals will be a tough task

AFRICA CUP OF

NATIONS

20

JANUARY

10

FEBRUARY

















Friday, 25 January 2008
Ivory Coast v Benin, B, 17:00
Nigeria v Mali, B, 19:30

Saturday, 26 January 2008
Cameroon v Zambia, C, 17:00
Egypt v Sudan, C, 19:30

Sunday, 27 January 2008
Senegal v Angola, D, 17:00
Tunisia v South Africa, D, 19:30

Monday, 28 January 2008
Ghana v Morocco, A, 17:00
Guinea v Namibia, A, 17:00

Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Ivory Coast v Mali, B, 17:00
Nigeria v Benin, B, 17:00

Wednesday, 30 January 2008
Cameroon v Sudan, C, 17:00
Egypt v Zambia, C, 17:00
Abebe Bikila

Mamo WelDe

Mirust Yifter

Haile Gebreselassie

Kenenissa Bekele

Derartu Tulu

Fatuma Roba

Gezahegn Abera

Meseret Defar

Tirunesh Dibaba

Ejegayehu Dibaba

Records
Ana Ivanovic will face Maria Sharapova in
the Australian Open final after a dramatic
three-set win against ninth seed Daniela
Hantuchova.

Thursday, 24 January 2008

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga produced an
outstanding display to oust second seed
Rafael Nadal 6-2 6-3 6-2 and reach the
final of the Australian Open.

Thursday, 24 January 2008

Melbourne calls up young Ethiopian duo to
take on Mottram – IAAF World Athletics Tour
Tuesday 22 January 2008
Dibaba returns to her
World record venue to
run 3000m in Boston

Tuesday 22 January 2008
Gebrselassie could miss marathon
Saturday, 19 January 2008
Haile Gebrselassie has said he may
withdraw from the marathon at this year's
Beijing Olympics if the city's air
pollution levels do not improve.

Second fastest of all time for Gebre in
Dubai Marathon
Friday 18 January 2008