Ivory Coast 1 – Mali 0 (African Cup of Nations semi-final, February 8, 2012) The Elephants took the lead through Arsenal striker Gervinho who burst down the left hand side, cut into the box and coolly slotted the ball into the far corner.

Ghana 0 – Zambia 1 (African Cup of Nations semi-final, February 8, 2012) Asamoah Gyan fluffed a golden opportunity to put Ghana ahead when he saw his penalty get turned aside in the first half. Twelve minutes from time Zambia took the lead through an Emmanuel Mayuka curler from the edge of the box.

Ghana 2 – Tunisia 1 (AET) (Africa Cup of Nations, February 5, 2012) The Black Stars went ahead through a John Mensah header from a corner in the first half, but it was all-square in the 41st when Saber Khalifa levelled with a header. Ghana regained the advantage in the 101st minute through Dede Ayew, who gobbled up a terrible mishandle from Tunisia keeper Mathlouthi.

Gabon 1 – Mali 1* (Pens. 4-5) (Africa Cup of Nations, February 5, 2012) Gabon broke the deadlock through striker Eric Mouloungui, but Mali levelled eight minutes from time when Cheick Diabate spun in the box and watched his shot sneak under the keeper and into the net.

Syria 2 – Japan 1 (AFC Asian Olympic qualifier, February 5, 2012) Syria took the lead when Mohammad Fares’ free kick deflected into the net off Japan striker Yuya Osako in the 19th minute.  Japan leveled in the 44th minute with an equalizer from Kensuke Nagai but Syria’s Ahmed Saleh scored an amazing 35-yard lob in the 90th minute to claim the win.

Iraq 0 – UAE 1 (AFC Asian Olympic qualifier, February 5, 2012) A ripper from Ahmed Ali gave the UAE victory.

Ivory Coast 3 – Equitorial Guinea 0 (Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final, February 4, 2012) Just seven minutes after seeing his penalty saved, Didier Drogba proved his class with a cracking run and finish to put Ivory Coast 1-0 up 9 minutes before the break. On 69 a powerful header from Didier Drogba madeit 2-0 and with 9 minutes to go Yaya Toure powered home a brilliant free-kick.

Zambia 3 – Sudan 0 (Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, February 4, 2012) Zambia took the lead on 15 minutes as Stophira Sunzu headed home at the near post. Chris Katongo made it 2-0 on 66 after his penalty had been saved. James Chamanga curled in a fine effort for 3-0 late on.

Botswana 1 – Mali 2 (Africa Cup of Nations, February 1, 2012) A static first half was followed by a deft finish from Mogakolodi Ngele, who gave Stanley Tshosane’s side the lead before Garra Dembele and Seydou Keita scored vital goals to put Mali into the quarter-finals.

Ghana 1 – Guinea 1 (Africa Cup of Nations, February 1, 2012) Ghana took the lead when a corner was sent to Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu who flicked the ball up and volleyed it into the top corner from 22 yards. Guinea levelled on the stroke of halftime as a speculative cross from Abdoul Camara arched over the Ghana goalie and into the far top corner.

Gabon 1 – Tunisia 0 (Africa Cup of Nations, January 31, 2012) Gabon forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang maintained his fine form at AFCON breaking the ice just after the hour with a strike that evaded Tunisia keeper Jridi, who should have done better.