
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote gave away his African Nations Cup losers' medal because he did not want to be reminded of his heartache.
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure admits he is considering quitting international football in order to help his club career.
Asamoah Gyan has been urged by the Ghana Football Association to reconsider his decision to take a break from international football.
Zambia have climbed to 43rd in the FIFA world rankings after being crowned African Nations Cup champions on Sunday.
Zambia coach Herve Renard dedicated his side's African Nations Cup victory to Kalusha Bwalya and the fallen squad of 1993.