Tag: AFCON 2013
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Nigerians Celebrate Eagles’ Victory Over Ivory Coast
It was celebration galore among soccer loving Nigerians as the national team, Super Eagles defeated their arch rivals, the Elephants…
Ivory Coast take steps to avoid fresh penalty misery
RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AFP) – After missing out on two Africa Cup of Nations Cup titles on penalties, coach Sabri…
Nigeria, Ivory Coast showdown excites fans
One of three all-west African quarter-final clashes, between Ivory Coast and Nigeria, will headline the first knockout round of the…
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Nigeria, Burkina Faso qualify for q/finals, Zambia out
Bamidele Olowosagba Nigeria finally took its place in the elite league of African soccer, by qualifying for the quarter finals…
Eagles Must Beat Ethiopia, Keshi Declares
Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi has called on his Super Eagles to go all out and beat Ethiopia in their AFCON…
Zambia need to scale Burkinabe hurdle to qualify
Defending champions Zambia must beat revelatory Burkina Faso on Tuesday to ensure their place in the Africa Cup of Nations…
Big Boss Keshi seeks success as Nigeria’s coach
Nigerian Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has experienced glory as a player and gloom as a coach at Africa Cup of Nations…
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Keshi: Nigeria has destiny in its hands
NELSPRUIT, South Africa(AFP) – Two-time winners Nigeria say they hope to beat Ethiopia on Tuesday and clinch a quarter-finals ticket…
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While Nigeria wobbles, Burkina Faso eyes Q/finals
Nigeria blew its chance to head Group C in the African Nations Cup tournament by conceding a late penalty by…
Nations Cup: Ghana’s Black Stars Outshine Mali
BIMBO AJAYI The Black Stars of Ghana Thursday evening, brightened their chances of making the knockout stage of the ongoing…
Match report: Nigeria 1-1Burkina Faso
BIMBO AJAYI The Stallions of Burkina Faso Monday night scored a last minute equaliser to grab a 1-1 draw against…
Ghana, DR Congo settle for draw
Adebobola Alawode The Black Stars of Ghana Sunday evening settled for 2-2 draw with DR Congo in their African Cup…
Cape Verde hold South Africa in AFCON’s opener
Tunde Oyedele/sports editor Hosts of the 2013 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, the Bafana Bafana of South Africa ended their…
Minister raises hope on live telecast of AFCON
Nigeria’s Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi said on Friday in Lagos that efforts were still on to ensure that Nigerians watched…
‘Mikel Can’t Lead Nigeria To Win Title’
1996 African Cup of Nations winner and former Bafana Bafana midfielder, Eric Tinkler does not feel Nigeria’s star player, John…