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Noah Sikombe Chivuta of Zambia celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2012 African Cup of Nations Final between Zambia and Ivory Coast at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon.
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Noah Sikombe Chivuta of Zambia celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2012 African Cup of Nations Final between Zambia and Ivory Coast at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon.
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