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Injured Nigerian striker Emenike criticises Nigeria coach and officials

Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike has criticised the country’s coach Stephen Keshi for ignoring him. The Spartak Moscow striker is nursing a long-term hamstring injury which he suffered during the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. He scored four goals … read more »

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Injured Emenike drop, Martins re-call for Nigeria World Cup qualifier

LAGOS — Injured Spartak Moscow striker Emmanuel Emenike has been left out of Nigeria’s squad for the World Cup qualifier against Kenya on March 23. Emenike, who was top scorer in the recent Africa Cup of Nations winning campaign, is … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Final: Nigerian Victor Moses fit to play – Official

Victor Moses is fit again to star in Sunday’s AFCON final, while Emmanuel Emenike could still play a part in the game, officials said. Nigeria spokesman Ben Alaiya on Sunday morning gave Moses the all clear after he recovered from … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Mali v Ghana Live Updates

Africa Cup of Nations Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date: Saturday 9 February Kick-off: 18:00 GMT  Ghana and Mali meet for the fourth time in the last two Africa Cup of Nations – having being drawn in the … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Finalist Preview: Burkina Faso – who are they?

Burkina Faso will make history on Sunday by appearing in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time. They face Nigeria who, while not favourites for the tournament at the start are now hotly tipped to win, even … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Finalist: The Super Eagles of Nigeria

(Reuters) – Factbox on Nigeria, who play in Sunday’s African Nations Cup final against Burkina Faso at Soccer City: Previous appearances in African Nations Cup finals: 16 Previous best performance: Winners in 1980 and 1994; Runners-up in 1984, 1988, 1990 … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Nigeria, Burkina Faso to meet in Cup final

South Africa (AP) — Nigeria closed in on its first title since 1994, advancing to Sunday’s final of the African Cup of Nations against a surprising Burkina Faso team looking to lift the trophy for the first time. Nigeria routed Mali … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Nigeria aim to stretch unbeaten run against Mali

Nigeria hope to extend an unbeaten run over fellow west Africans Mali when they clash on Wednesday for the chance to play in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final. Several months ago, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan charged the Super … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Nigeria upset Ivory Coast in Cup of Nations quarterfinal

Nigeria have knocked favorites Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations. With a 2-1 win, the Super Eagles move into the semifinal for the sixth time in the last eight tournaments. It was an impressive performance from Nigeria … read more »

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Nigeria Super Eagles coach targets Ethiopia victory

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has set his sights on victory in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter with Ethiopia at Rustenburg, after Nigeria drew 1-1 with Zambia on Friday, Mtnfootball.com reports. The Eagles could not defend their … read more »

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We were the architects of our own downfall – Oliseh slams Keshi

Former Nigerian captain Sunday Oliseh believes the Super Eagles may have blown their chance of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in South Africa. Report by Supersport Nigeria drew 1-1 against Burkina Faso in … read more »

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Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike: Manchester City want to sign me

Spartak Moscow and Nigeria international striker Emmanuel Emenike says champions of England Manchester City have enquired about his signature. The 25-year-old, who has impressed in the Russian league with a record of a goal every other game over the last … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations Cup: The best strikers for Keshi’s formation

With a glut of strikers at his disposal, Nigeria’s coach, Stephen Keshi must decide who will best suit his plans for a successful outing at the 2013 Afcon The names of the strikers that Nigeria’s Super Eagles could use at … read more »

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2013 African Nations Cup: Nigeria book ticket to Afcon finals

FULL-TIME It’s all over in Nigeria – and Liberia will certainly be grateful to hear the final whistle. A brilliant attacking display has booked Nigeria’s place in South Africa, and on this form they might just have a chance at … read more »

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Africa Cup of Nations: Keshi drops nine ahead of Liberia clash

KANO Pillars central defender, Papa Idris was the biggest casualty at the weekend as the national team’s technical crew headed by Stephen Keshi gradually zeroes in on a final list of players that will tackle Liberia in this weekend’s Nations … read more »

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Nigeria struggle for friendlies after Arsenal pull-out

Nigeria’s Football Federation (NFF) is seeking friendly matches for the Super Eagles after English side Arsenal pulled out of a pre-season match. The setback has left Nigeria scrambling for games ahead of the 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifier against … read more »

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Chelsea, Liverpool chase Nigerian Emenike

Nigerian international and Spartak Moscow’s point man Emmanuel Emenike is attracting huge interest from some of the elite clubs in the English Premiership, according to Turkey’s most influential daily, Milliyet. Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in doing business … read more »

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Yakubu Ayegbeni Can’t Stop Scoring

If you thought it was career suicide for former Nigeria international Yakubu Ayegbeni to have left the English top flight for Championship side Leicester, then think again. The Yak has resurrected his career by stooping low to conquer and scored … read more »

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Newcastle’s Ameobi snubs England for Nigeria

Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi was on Friday named in the Nigerian squad for the first time despite having played age-level football for England. Ameobi and Victor Moses of Wigan Athletic have never played for Nigeria at senior level, but … read more »

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Karabukspor receive Galatasaray’s bid for EMENIKE

Nigeria’s rave-of-the-moment, Emmanuel Emenike is almost on his way out of his modest Turkish club Karabükspor. In recent months, the 23-year-old Nigerian forward has been linked with some of the big clubs in Russia and Turkey, especially Galatasaray. After his … read more »

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