This way for all you need to know about the coveted AFCON, its proud heritage, and all its magic moments.
Ten things you may or not know about African Cup of Nations pre-tournament favourites Ghana.
Mozambique is most famous for being Eusebio's birth place but they will be out to change that in Angola.
From a football perspective, it is difficult to get excited when you hear the name Malawi.
Gabon could be the surprise package at the African Cup of Nations despite their young years.
Algeria were the final nation to qualify for South Africa after beating Egypt 1-0 in a play-off.
While considered minnows by many, Burkina Faso have emerged as one of the top African sides.
Togo failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup and so they will be eager to impress at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Firm outsiders Zambia will be looking to win their first African Nations Cup in Angola.
Tunisia will be out to finally live up to the tag of being considered one of Africa's great powers.
Super Eagles look to add to their two African Nations Cup crowns this month in Angola.
Mali will want to shake off the tag of perennial underachievers at this year's African Nations Cup.
Ivory Coast are seen as the clear favourites to lift the African Cup of Nations trophy in 2010.
Ghana will look to prove that they are right to be named among the favourites for the competition.
Egypt will be hoping to ease their World cup agony with their third successive AFCON crown.
Cameroon go into the African Cup of Nations as one of the favourites to walk away with the title.
Firm outsiders Benin are already up against it after being drawn in a formidable group.
The Black Antelopes will be looking to give a good account of themselves as the host nation.
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