2008 African Cup of Nations (qualification)
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This page details the process of qualifying for the 2008 African Cup of Nations
. 48 African nations, including hosts Ghana, entered the competition. Ghana automatically qualified as host country.
On 17 August 2006, the Djibouti Football Federation announced that was withdrawing from the qualifying tournament, without giving a reason.
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Djibouti withdrew prior to the start of qualification; all Djibouti matches were therefore cancelled. v , 3 September 2006 v , 8 October 2006 v , 25 March 2007 v , 3 June 2007 v , 17 June 2007 v , 9 September 2007
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Zambia finished as group winner by winning the head-to-head against South Africa.
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Source: Official site - qualifying
2008 African Cup of Nations
The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the MTN Africa Cup of Nations due to the competition's sponsorship by MTN, was the 26th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football tournament for nations affiliated to the Confederation of African Football . The tournament was staged at...
. 48 African nations, including hosts Ghana, entered the competition. Ghana automatically qualified as host country.
Qualified teams
The 16 qualified teams are: as hosts. as group 1 winner. as group 2 winner. as group 3 winner. as group 4 winner. as group 5 winner. as group 6 winner. as group 7 winner. as group 8 winner. as group 9 winner. as group 10 winner. as group 11 winner. as group 12 winner., , and as the three best runners-up from groups 2-11.Qualifying round
The 47 nations were divided into 11 groups of four teams and 1 group of 3 teams, with the 12 group winners and the best 3 runners-up from groups with four teams (originally groups 1-11, now groups 2-11 after the withdrawal of Djibouti from group 1) qualifying for the finals. Qualifying took place between September 2, 2006 and October 13, 2007.Group 1
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | ||
| 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
On 17 August 2006, the Djibouti Football Federation announced that was withdrawing from the qualifying tournament, without giving a reason.
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Djibouti withdrew prior to the start of qualification; all Djibouti matches were therefore cancelled. v , 3 September 2006 v , 8 October 2006 v , 25 March 2007 v , 3 June 2007 v , 17 June 2007 v , 9 September 2007
Group 2
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2 | ||
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | ||
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | ||
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||
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Group 3
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | ||
| 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | ||
| 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | ||
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Group 4
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 4 | ||
| 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 14 | ||
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | ||
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Group 5
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 4 | ||
| 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | ||
| 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 11 | ||
| 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | ||
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Group 6
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | ||
| 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | ||
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | ||
| 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | ||
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Group 7
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 3 | ||
| 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | ||
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | ||
| 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | ||
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Group 8
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | ||
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | ||
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Group 9
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||
| 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 | ||
| 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | ||
| 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14 | ||
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Group 10
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | ||
| 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | ||
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | ||
| 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 | ||
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Group 11
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 | ||
| 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 | ||
| 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14 | ||
Zambia finished as group winner by winning the head-to-head against South Africa.
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Group 12
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | ||
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Best runners-up (groups 2-11)
The best 3 runners-up from groups with four teams (groups 2-11) would qualify for the finals.| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | ||
| 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 | ||
| 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 | ||
| 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | ||
| 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | ||
| 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | ||
| 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | ||
| 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | ||
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | ||
Top goalscorers
| Scorer | Goals | Nation | Club |
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| Arouna Kone Arouna Koné Arouna Koné is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Levante UD on loan from Sevilla FC in Spain, as a striker.-Early years:Born in Anyama, Koné started his football career with Rio Sport d'Anyama, a club based in his hometown... |
5 |  SevilleSevilla FC Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA... |
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| David Obua David Obua David Obua is a Ugandan footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Hearts and the Uganda national team.Having arrived at Hearts as a left wing-back, Obua has primarily been used as a left-sided midfield player, although he has also played a number of times as a striker.-Club career:Born... |
5 |  Kaizer Chiefs |
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| Faisal Agab Faisal Agab Faisal Agab Sido is a Sudanese football player who plays as an attacking midfielder and striker for Sudan national team and the Sudanese club Al-Merreikh.He is also the captain of Al-Merreikh club... |
5 |  Al-Merreikh |
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| Flavio Flávio Amado Flávio da Silva Amado , better known as Flávio, is an Angolan football forward who most recently played for Lierse S.K in Belgium.... |
5 |  Al Ahly |
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| Issam Jemâa | 5 |  SM CaenSM Caen Stade Malherbe Caen is a professional French football team, playing in the city of Caen, Normandy. The club was founded on 17 November 1913 following the merger of Club Malherbe Caennais and Club Sportif Caennais... |
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| Mohammadou Idrissou Mohammadou Idrissou Mohammadou Idrissou is a Cameroonian football player who currently plays for German club Eintracht Frankfurt.- Club career :On the last day of the summer transfer window 2011, he moved to 2... |
4 |  MSV DuisburgMSV Duisburg MSV Duisburg is a German association football club based in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nicknamed "the Zebras" for their traditional striped jerseys, the club was one of the original members of the Bundesliga when it was formed in 1963.-Early years:... |
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| Sibusiso Zuma Sibusiso Zuma Sibusiso Wiseman Zuma is a South African professional football player playing for Supersport United in the Premier Soccer League.- Career :... |
4 | Arminia Bielefeld Arminia Bielefeld DSC Arminia Bielefeld is a German sports club from Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. Arminia offers the sports of football, field hockey, figure skating and cue sports. The club has 11,394 members and the club colours are black, white and blue... |
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| Pascal Feindouno Pascal Feindouno Pascal Feindouno is a Guinean international footballer, who currently plays for Swiss side FC Sion as a winger.- Early career :... |
3 | Saint-Etienne AS Saint-Étienne Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire is a French association football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Saint-Étienne plays its home matches at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard located within the city... |
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| Yakubu Yakubu Yakubu was ruler of the Hausa city-state of Gobir from 1795 to 1801. Succeeding Bawa, Yakubu waged a number of military campaigns. His reign is also noted for a deterioration of relations between the Hausa elite of Gobir and Fulani Islamic reformer Usman dan Fodio, who would soon oppose them in... |
3 |  EvertonEverton F.C. Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football... |
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| Chris Katongo | 3 |  BrøndbyBrøndby IF Brøndby IF is a Danish professional football club based in Brøndbyvester, Brøndby, on the western outskirts of Copenhagen and is the biggest football club in Denmark with almost 2000 members. The club is also known as Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening, or Brøndby and BIF for short... |
Source: Official site - qualifying