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Africa Cup of Nations 2012 – Zambia answer the call of destiny

Just-Football 27 February @ 11:31 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Zambia answer the call of destiny is a post from: Just Football

In my final Africa Cup of Nations 2012 column for FourFourTwo I took a look at Zambia's triumph on penalties in a final of incredible drama, tension and, ultimately, joy for the Chipolopolo and despair for Côte d'Ivoire:

When he saw the shot sail wide he could take it no more.

Africa Cup of Nations 2012 – Team of the Round, Matchday 1

Just-Football 24 January @ 06:12 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Team of the Round, Matchday 1 is a post from: Just Football

We have seen 15 goals in 8 opening games of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, with some fascinating fixtures and a few hints as to how the tournament might unfold. Only one game was separated by more than one goal, co-hosts Gabon beating Niger 2-0, while there have been no heavy defeats for any of the less-fancied teams, with the likes of Sudan and Botswana, and even Niger to an extent, more than holding their own against continental powerhouses like Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana.

Serie A: Just Football’s Team of the Season 2011-2012

Just-Football 17 May @ 08:17 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Serie A: Just Football's Team of the Season 2011-2012 is a post from: Just Football

by Nico H

In 4-3-3 formation....

GK: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)

A relatively easy call to make. 'Superman' has been back to his best form in Serie A this season and won his fair share of points for La Vecchia Signora with some outstanding personal performances.

The Unsung Championship Team of the Season 2011-2012

Just-Football 18 May @ 11:05 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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The Unsung Championship Team of the Season 2011-2012 is a post from: Just Football

With the climax of the Championship almost upon us, Just Football's James McMath picks his unsung XI – the players who caught the eye but failed to make the cut at the official Football League awards.

In a 4-2-3-1 formation, with no two players from the same club:

Goalkeeper: Julian Speroni (Crystal Palace)

The seventh-best defensive record in the division was a major factor as Palace, with limited resources, stayed clear of danger all season.