When was the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations held?

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the Orange Africa Cup of Nations South Africa 2013 for sponsorship reasons, held from 19 January to 10 February 2013, was the 29th Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

What happened to Pitroipa at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations?

On 8 February 2013, after receiving a protest made by the Football Association of Burkina Faso, the Africa Cup of Nations Organizing Committee ruled to overturn the second yellow card received by Burkina Faso forward Jonathan Pitroipa in the semifinal, meaning he was eligible to play in the final. 1–1 ( aet) (3–2 pen.

Which country represented Nigeria at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup?

The final was contested between Nigeria and Burkina Faso. Sunday Mba scored the only goal as Nigeria won the final 1–0. Hence, Nigeria then represented CAF at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.

When did Nigeria last win the Africa Cup of Nations?

Nigeria won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1980 and 1994, and were losing finalists in 1984, 1988, 1990 and 2000. Despite this, Nigeria were not favorites coming into the tournament due to a decline in its fortunes, as a result of which Nigeria did not even qualify for the tournament in 2012.

What is the name of the Africa Cup of Nations ball?

The official match ball for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations was manufactured by Adidas and named the Katlego, which means “success” in Tswana language. The name was chosen by African football fans via an online voting competition where it beat alternate names, Khanya (light) and Motswako (mixture).

Who buy African Cup of Nations broadcasting rights?

^ “Ghana’s Government buy African Cup of Nations broadcasting rights”. insideworldfootball.biz. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2013. ^ “2013非洲國家盃”.