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Jonathan hails Eagles, the new African champions

Ahead of the Tuesday reception planned for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, the new African Champions in Abuja on Tuesday, President Goodluck…

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Mba wins Nations Cup for Nigeria

Sunday Mba, hero of Nigeria’s quarter finals triumph against Elephants of Ivory Coast, repeated his heroism when Nigeria squared up…

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Nations Cup Final: Moses starts for Nigeria, Emenike out

Nigeria’s star winger Victor Moses reportedly starts Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final after overcoming an ankle injury, but leading…

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AFCON 2013: Mali end up with Bronze

Mali finished third a second consecutive time at the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Ghana 3-1 Saturday at rain-drenched…

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Nations Cup Final: Fitness doubts over Emenike, Moses

Nigeria are sweating on the fitness of two of their best players — Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses — with…

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Nations Cup Final: Nigerians Behind Eagles, Says Senator Mark

SUNDAY AKINTOYE Nigeria’s Senate President, David Mark has said that citizens of Nigeria across ethnic and religious boundaries are rooting…

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Nations Cup: A Moses nearly denied Nigeria by Muslim zealots

Victor Moses has exploded on to the Africa Cup of Nations scene on his debut appearance, the pacey Chelsea winger…

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AFCON final: Jonathan sends Mark, others to cheer Eagles

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a high powered delegation of ministers and state governors, led by Senate President David…

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AFCON 2013: Tunisian referee suspended

Tunisian referee Slim Jdidi has been suspended for his controversial handling of the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Ghana…

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AFCON 2013: Burkina Faso edge out Ghana in penalty shootout

Rank outsiders Burkina Faso will face Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final after a 3-2 penalty shootout win…

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AFCON 2013: Nigeria’s Eagles maul Mali to reach finals

Former champions Nigeria and underdogs, shamed the bookmakers once again as they crushed Mali 4-1 Wednesday to reach the Africa…

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Fegor, Onazi give Keshi selection stress

Stephen Keshi, the Super Eagles head coach, on Tuesday admitted that he had been having headache selecting players at the…

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Soccer: Drogba unsure of future with Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba is unsure of his international future after a shock weekend exit from the 2013 Africa…

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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…

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Nigeria v Ivory Coast: Keshi dedicates victory to God

Nigeria’s coach Stephen Keshi has attributed Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over African Nations Cup favourites, Ivory Coast, to God. “I want…

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Nigeria’s Eagles send Ivory Coast home

Nigeria, rated the underdog, shocked title favourites Ivory Coast 2-1 Sunday in an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at Royal…

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Nations Cup: Nigeria lead Ivory Coast at Half-time

Emmanuel Emenike scored on 43 minutes to give Nigeria a 1-0 half-time lead over title favourites Ivory Coast Sunday in…

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AFCON 2013: Mali knock out South Africa

Mali played party poopers in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals for the second time within a year as they…

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Ghana blows Cape Verde out of Nations Cup

Ghana halted the fairy-tale run of debutants Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 quarter-final win…

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Nigeria’s Pride At Stake, says David Mark

Senate President, David Mark, has urged  Nigeria’s Super Eagles to beat the Elephants of Ivory Coast in their quarter final…

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Who’ll Save Eagles From Ivory Coast Elephants?

By Bamidele Olowosagba Just like the biblical record of Moses saving the Israelites from all the troubles of  King Pharaoh…

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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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Nations Cup: CAF’s Biased Umpire

By Adebobola Alawode The decision of the Confederation of African, CAF to axe the Egyptian match official, Gehad Grisha, who…

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Nations Cup: Traore’s injury blow for Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso’s march to the Africa Cup of Nations last eight has come at a major price, with star player…

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Globacom charges Nigeria’s Eagles to beat Ethiopia

As the Super Eagles of Nigeria file out for the last qualifying match against the Ethiopian national team in Group…

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Nations Cup: Ghana, Mali advance

BIMBO AJAYI The Black Stars of Ghana and Eagles of Mali Monday night advanced to the quarter final stage of…

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Nigerian stars Yobo, Moses face fitness tests

Nigeria could miss defender Joseph Yobo and midfielder Victor Moses for a crucial Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash…

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Iroha Carpets Keshi’s Eagles

By Bamidele Olowosagba Following the Super Eagles’ back to back score draw against Stallions of Burkina Faso and Chipolopolo of…

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Keita fires Mali past spirited Niger

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AFP) – Mali denied determined Niger a first point at the Africa Cup of Nations when…

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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…
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