Defending champions Zambia were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations after they drew 0-0 with Burkina Faso at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Tuesday (January 29 2013). Above: A supporter of Burkina Faso sports a colourful costume. Picture: Thomas Mukoya/Reuters

A Burkina Faso fan dances at the beginning of the match. Picture: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Chisamba Lungu of Zambia gets away from Charles Kabore of Burkina Faso. Picture: Chris Ricco/Backpagepix

Charles Kabore of Burkino Faso is challenged by Nathan Sinkala of Zambia.

Aristide Bance of Burkina Faso celebrates. PIicture: Chris Ricco/Backpagepix.

A disappointed Zambian fan after his team was eliminated from the tournament. Picture: Chris Ricco/Backpagepix

Nigeria qualified for the quarterfinals after defeating Ethiopia 2-0 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg. Above: Mohamed Koffi of Burkina Faso celebrates after his team qualified for the quarterfinals. Picture: Chris Ricco/Backpagepix

Nigeria’s John Obi Mikel (right) escapes Ethiopia’s Getaneh Kebede. Picture: Armando Franca/AP

An Ethiopian supporter roots for his team. Picture: Deaan Vivier/Foto24

Addis Hintsa of Ethiopia and Ikechukwu Uche of Nigeria tussle for the ball. Picture: Deaan Vivier/Foto24

Ethiopia’s Addis Hintsa (left) puts on the gloves after goalkeeper Sisay Bancha was expelled during the game. Picture: Armando Franca/AP

Getaneh Kebede of Ethiopia kicks a ball as Elderson Echiejile of Nigeria tries to block it. Picture: Deaan Vivier/Foto24

Kenneth Omeruo of Nigeria tries to defend as Saladin Seid of Ethiopia attacks. Deaan Vivier/Foto24