The Africa Cup of Nations starts today and Transfersblog will also focus on the event. We have prepared for you explanation of some team nicknames.
GROUP A
Equatorial Guinea – Nzalang National / Light of Nation /
In the Fang language “Nzalang” means “Light”
Libya – Al Akhdar / The Greens
“Al Akhdar” simply means “Green”
Senegal – Les Lions de la Teranga / Lions of Teranga
The word “Teranga” comes from the Wolof language which is spoken in Senegal. It means “Hospitality”
Zambia – Chipolopolo / The Copper Bullets
“Chipolopolo” means “Copper Bullets”. Why such a nickname? Zambia is one of the leading countries in the production and export of copper.
GROUP B
Angola – Palancas Negras / The Sable Antelopes
Burkina Faso – Les Etalons / The Stallions
Horse riding is one of the most popular ways of spending spare time in the country. The symbol of horse appears everywhere. Moreover, one of the most popular surnames is Ouedraogo which means… “The Stallion”.
Côte d’Ivoire – Les Éléphants / The Elephants
Sudan – Sokoor Al-Jediane / Falcons of Jediane
GROUP C
Gabon – Les Panthères / The Panthers
Marocco – Les Lions de l’Atlas / Lions of the Atlas
At 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) Toubkal it is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, which is located in Marocco.
Niger – Mena
Mena is a specie of gazelle. The symbol of gazelle appears also in the crest.
Tunisia – Les Aigles de Carthage / The Eagles of Carthage
Ancient Carthage was a civilization located in the North Africa, outside where is now Tunisia. It is famous for Punic and Sicilian wars.
GROUP D
Guinea – National Elephants
Botswana – The Zebras
Mali – Les Aigles / The Eagles
Ghana – The Black Stars
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