Nations-Drogba faces Mikel as Nigeria make Cup bow (Reuters)

 
Hosts Ghana set out their stall at the African Nations Cup finals on Sunday with victory in the opening game as the tournament looks ahead to the first match involving two of its top contenders on Monday. [link]

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