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Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah said the controversial Mbombela Stadium pitch in Nelspruit will not be a distraction for his players in Wednesday’s African Nations Cup semifinal against Burkina Faso. Much of the grass had been killed by a fungus in the ...
Burkina Faso is one step away from their debut Africa Cup of Nations final when they brace for four-time champions, the Black Stars of Ghana, in the semifinal of the 2013 edition of the continental showpiece at the Mbombela Stadium tonight, kick-off at...
Former Nigerian captain, Sunday Oliseh has identified Chelsea forward, Victor Moses as the Super Eagles’ most important player at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The 22-year-old has scored twice at the Afcon, both via penalties against Ethiopi...
Despite losing 2-1 to Nigeria on Sunday in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba hailed the Super Eagles for their inspiring outing at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium and said the team could win the tournament if th...
Nigeria goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has played down talks about his record of never losing in any quarterfinal match at the Afcon he has appeared in. Enyeama was in goal throughout as Nigeria’s Super Eagles tripped pre-tournament favourites, the...
A good omen and a sign that the nation will soon surmount all its challenges under the present dispensation, is what the victory of the Super Eagles over the Elephants of Cote D’Voire at the on going nations cup in South Africa signifies says the...
Supposed underdogs Nigeria downed favourites Ivory Coast 2-1 here on Sunday in an absorbing Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final to set up a last-four meeting with Mali. Sunday Mba grabbed the winner 12 minutes from time after Ivory Coast’s Cheik ...
Nigeria proved all the pundits and doubters wrong today in quarter final three by upsetting the star studded and much fancied Elephants of the Ivory Coast 2-1. From the opening whistle the Super Eagles showed that they would not be intimidated and took...
The Nigeria Super Eagles masterminded the biggest upset perhaps at the 2013 Orange Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 win over Cote d’Ivoire in Rustenburg on Sunday to reach the semi final.
Ghana’s coach Kwesi Appiah has said that he anticipates a `difficult’ quarter final clash against Cape Verde on Saturday at the ongoing 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in South Africa.
Burkina Faso reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Tuesday as title-holders Zambia were eliminated. Burkina Faso drew 0-0 with Zambia in Nelspruit to top the Group C table on goal difference from Nigeria, whose midfielder Victor Mose...
The 2013 edition of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)’s annual sports festival kicks off on monday, February 4th at the Area 10 Old Parade Ground, Abuja. The game which is being bankroll by the Fidelity Bank Nigeria Plc will feature 18 stat...
A brace of penalties late in the second half from Victor Moses saw Nigeria save their blushes and qualify for the knockout stages of the 2013 African Cup of Nations after beating Ethiopia 2-0 in their final Group C match at the Royal Bafokeng stadium i...
Two goals from the penalty spot by Victor Moses sent the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the quarterfinals of the 2013 Orange Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria could miss defender Joseph Yobo and midfielder Victor Moses for a crucial Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash with Ethiopia on Tuesday. Skipper Yobo has an ankle injury and Moses a hamstring problem ahead of a final-round fixture the Super Eagl...