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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Beat Mali To Win Bronze

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles made amend for missing out on defending their title by beating Mali 2-1 to finish with bronze at the 2013 Orange CAF U-20 Championship. By reaching the semi-finals both teams qualified for FIFA U-20 World Cup and … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ethiopia Clash Tougher Than Cote d’Ivoire — Musa

Ahmed Musa has told MTNFootball.com Ethiopia posed a much tougher challenge for the Eagles than Cote d’Ivoire at the recent AFCON. The CSKA Moscow star also admitted he was not at his best in South Africa, but has promised a … read more »

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Crystal Palace ponder Odemwingie move

CRYSTAL PALACE have turned their attentions to Peter Odwemwingie to spearhead their charge for promotion from the Championsip. The Eagles want Odemwingie on loan with a view to a permanent move in the summer if they are promoted. Odemwingie, 31, … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Bafana Bafana and Mali repeat of the 2002 quarter-final

Bafana Bafana face Mali in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in an exact repeat of the 2002 quarter-final, which The Eagles won 2-0. Mali ensured qualification from Group B yesterday, and will face Bafana on February 3 at Moses … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: AFCON 2013 Result: DR Congo 1 – 1 Mali

Mali came from behind against DR Congo to earn a point and progress to the Africa Cup of Nations last eight. Leopards playmaker Dieumerci Mbokani opened the scoring from the penalty spot after just three minutes. Mali levelled 11 minutes … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Mali v Niger Preview

AFCON 2013: Mali v Niger Preview Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban Date: Sunday 20 January Kick-off: 18:00 GMT Mali have no injury worries as they begin their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations campaign against local rivals Niger. The Eagles, captained … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: B’Faso, Ethiopia scare ex-Eagles stars

Former Nigerian stars have admitted that the Super Eagles will face a tough challenge at the South Africa 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as the team aim at winning the tournament for the third time. The ex-internationals advised the Super … read more »

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles; The Nations Cup bronze specialists

The Super Eagles hold the record of the highest number of bronze medals won by any team at the Africa Cup of Nations-seven. Can the two-time African champions, now tagged bronze specialists, prove their critics wrong this time at the … read more »

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Yobo promises ‘big bang’ in Monrovia

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will leave for Monrovia, Liberia on Friday with hopes of a decent result against the Lone Star in Saturday’s first leg, second round 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Eagles have been in training camp in … read more »

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Nigeria to name squad for 2014 World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria will next week name a squad for 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Namibia and Malawi, officials announced Thursday. The Eagles will host Namibia on June 3 in Calabar and a week later play away in Malawi in the qualifying … read more »

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Pharaohs defeated Nigerian Super Eagles 3-2

A stoppage time goal by Ahmed Hassan Mekki Thursday night propelled record Nations Cup winners, Egypt to a 3-2 victory over home-based Super Eagles squad in an exciting friendly played in Dubai. Though they lost, the Eagles played themselves into … read more »

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OBINNA OBIEFULE: I Can Solve Eagles Striking Problems

Mosta’s prolific forward Obinna Obiefule has stated his belief that he can solve the Eagles striking problems if he is given a chance to play for the National Team. The Eagles under Coach Stephen Keshi look descent in defense, keeping … read more »

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