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Mali Gets First African Cup of Nations Win Mali Gets First African Cup of Nations Win
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Seydou Keita ensured Mali was the first team to win at the African Cup of Nations in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Keita scored in a 1-0 victory over Niger and then called attention to his conflict-torn country by wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with a peace slogan. Seydou Keita ensured Mali was the first team to win at the African Cup of Nations in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Keita scored in a 1-0 victory over Niger and then called attention to his conflict-torn country by wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with a peace slogan.
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/>¶ Cristiano Ronaldo netted two goals and set up another to power Real Madrid’s blistering attack to a 5-0 demolition of Valencia in the Spanish league, while Atletico Madrid chipped into Barcelona’s lead by maintaining its perfect record at home with a 2-0 win over Levant. But Atletico Madrid’s slim hopes of catching Barcelona atop the standings were dealt a blow when striker Radamel Falcao, the team’s top scorer, sustained a leg injury that will sideline for about three weeks.