Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Finals - Côte d'Ivoire Vs Zambia

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Zambia won their first Africa Cup of Nations title after beating Ivory Coast 8-7 in a penalty shootout which was played in Libreville, Gabon. 12th February 2012

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in Sports, on the 13th of February 2012

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Ivorians fans singing before the match began. Ivory Coast lost to Zambia 8-7 on a penalty shootout. Most Ivorians were hoping to win the CAN believing that it would reunite the country bringing about peace after the civil unrest of last year.

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Ivorian fans getting emotional when watching the game. Most Ivorians were hoping to win the CAN believing that it would reunite the country bringing about peace after the civil unrest of last year.

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Ivorian fans full of emotions as they watch the penalty shootout. Most Ivorians were hoping to win the CAN believing that it would reunite the country bringing about peace after the civil unrest of last year.

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An Ivorian fan cries after Ivory Coast lost to Zambia 8-7 on a penalty shootout. Most Ivorians were hoping to win the CAN believing that it would reunite the country bringing about peace after the civil unrest of last year.

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Ivorians fan before the match began. Ivory Coast lost to Zambia 8-7 on a penalty shootout. Most Ivorians were hoping to win the CAN believing that it would reunite the country bringing about peace after the civil unrest of last year.

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A disappointed Ivorian fan. Ivory Coast lost to Zambia 8-7 on a penalty shootout. Most Ivorians were hoping to win the CAN believing that it would reunite the country bringing about peace after the civil unrest of last year.

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An Ivorian fan sits in disbelief after Ivory Coast lost to Zambia on a penalty shootout.

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Ivorian fans in disbelief as Ivory Coast lost 8-7 to Zambia on a penalty shootout. Most Ivorians were hoping to win the CAN believing that it would reunite the country bringing about peace after the civil unrest of last year.

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Most Ivorians were hoping to win the CAN. To them winning the CAN was important as they believed it would reunite the country bringing about much needed peace and joy to the country which is recovering from last year's civil unrest which left atleast 3,000 people dead. Abidjan, Ivory Coast. 12th February 2012.