African teams and their nicknames

One common thing among African teams is the uniqueness in their nicknames. While some of them of using animals like lion, antelopes and squirrels, others are comfortable with their national emblem.
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Algeria
The senior national team of this country is called the Desert foxes. The  Algerians have won the African cup of nations once. The team conquered the continent on home soil in 1990. They have made four appearances at the FIFA World cup.
They reached the second round of the Brazil 2014 World cup.

Angola
The South African nation has never won any notable tournament till date. The Palacas Negras of Angola made their first and only appearance at the World cup in 2006. Angola denied Nigeria a place at Germany 2006.

Burkina Faso
The stallions of Burkina Faso made the headlines of African football for the right reasons in 2013. The team reached the final of the nations cup before losing to Nigeria. Jonathan Pitriopa emerged as the best player of the tournament.
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Cameroon
The Central African nation has won the African cup of nations four times. Their last victory was in 2002. The Indomitable lions have made seven appearances at the World cup. The country also finished second in the FIFA confederations  cup in 2003.

Egypt
The Pharaohs of Egypt are the most successful African team with seven titles to their kitty. Unfortunately, their last appearance at the World cup was in 1990. The North African nation have also excelled at the club level. Al Ahly have won the CAF champions  league 8 times, while Zamalek can boast of 5 titles. Al Ahly also finished 3rd at the FIFA club world cup in 2005. Hossam Hassan has the highest caps for the country.
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Ethiopia
The antelopes hosted the first edition of the African cup of nations in 1957. They have never qualified for the World cup. The current squad is known for playing entertaining football.

Gabon
The Azingo national is one of the most improved nations in African football in recent times. The nation co-hosted the AFCON tournament with Equatorial Guinea in 2012. Their women team are the reigning African champions.

Ghana
The Black stars have won the African title on 4 occasions, though their last victory was in 1982. The West African nation made their debut at the World cup in 2006. They have played in three of the global mundial.

Kenya
The Harambee stars have played numerous World cup qualifiers, but they have never made it to the World stage. The East African nation are seeking for their first African title.

Liberia
The lone stars have produced the only African to have won the World best player award. George Opon Weah won the award in 1995. He also emerged as the African and European player of the year in the same season. Liberia have not won any notable title in their history.
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Mali
The Eagles of Mali are gradually getting close to the summit of African football. The team finished third at the AFCON tournament in 2013 after beating Ghana in the losers final. They are seeking for their first World cup appearance. Seydou Keita is the most successful player to have come from that country. Frederick Kanoute won the African player of the year in 2007 while playing for Sevilla.

Morocco
The Atlas lions of Morocco will host the 2015 edition of the AFCON tournament in January. Rabat is the capital city of this beautiful North African nation. The national team has played at the World cup and also emerged as African kings in 1976. Raja Casablanca has won the CAF champions league while FAR Rabat can also boast of winning the CAF confederations cup in 2004. Nurudeen Naybet and Mostapha Hadji are the most successful players from Morocco. Hadji was the best player on the continent in 1998.

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