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Full Time: Nigeria1 – 1 Kenya – Video

Full Time: Nigeria 1 – 1 Kenya Kenya should have closed shop. The Harambee Stars defense is finally breached as substitute Oduamadi steals in at the far post to rifle home the equalizer at the death. Kenya shoot themselves in … read more »

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2014 World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria v Kenya Preview

African champions Nigeria can take complete command of Group F with a win at home to Kenya on Saturday in the latest round of qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup. The Super Eagles lead the way in their group on … read more »

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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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Odemwingie not interested in returning to the Super Eagles

Nigeria striker, Peter Odemwingie is not interested in returning to the Super Eagles ‘unless things get straightforward’ in the national team set up. The forward was controversially left out of the Nigeria squad that went on to win the 2013 … read more »

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Stephen Keshi has worked miracles for Nigeria, but will they keep him?

The Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi, has won the Africa Cup of Nations and overcome the country’s political hurdles – so far. Stephen Keshi is carried aloft as Nigeria celebrate beating Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations final in … read more »

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Nigeria: The Message From Johannesburg

By Olusegun Adeniyi He had a choice not to step into Nigeria again but he didn’t take that option. That is character. Having offered him a sanctuary and opportunity to develop his skill, England beckoned on him to play for … read more »

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President Goodluck Jonathan Honours Super Eagles at a Special Dinner in Pictures

President Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday night, welcomed the Super Eagles and their officials with warm embrace to the Aso Rock Villa, after their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory. The obviously elated President Jonathan, while appreciating the outstanding performance of … read more »

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Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has resigned

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has resigned from his position less than 24 hours after he had guided his nation to the Africa Cup of Nations title. The 51-year-old, whose future had been the subject of much speculation during the tournament, … read more »

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Who said what at 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations ended Sunday with Nigeria taking the title and AFP reviews who said what during the three-week competition: You don’t want to know what was going through my mind in the last few minutes — … read more »

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Nigerians Must Emulate Super Eagles’ Unity, Says President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has called on all Nigerians to imbibe the positive lessons of the Super Eagles’ inspiring victory at the African Cup of Nations 2013 stating that “the fulfilment of the country’s immense potentials for greatness will be more … 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 Final: How Eagles Can Win – Eguavoen

Austin Eguavoen was the stand in captain during most of the matches of Tunisia ’94. That was the last time Nigeria won the Nations Cup, the only other time being in 1980 when Nigeria hosted and won. Christian Chukwu was … read more »

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AFCON 2013 final will make history

S’Busiso Mseleku History will be made no matter who wins the 29th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday. A number of talking points are also bound to occur in the final just as it has happened … 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: Nigeria wary of Burkina Faso threat

Nigeria are one win away from ending a 19-year wait to reclaim the African Nations Cup but the favourites are wary of the threat posed by surprise finalists Burkina Faso in Sunday’s showdown at Soccer City. When they drew 1-1 … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Nigeria’s run brings back memories of 1990s team

(AP) — Nigeria is in position to win the African Cup of Nations again thanks to impressive performances that have brought back memories of the 1990s team which dominated African football. Nigeria will play Burkina Faso at Soccer City on … read more »

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AFCON 2013 :Stephen Keshi Nigerian Coach faces selection headache

On the semi-final clash with Mali at the ongoing African Nations Cup tournament in South Africa, Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, has admitted here that he has had selection headache since assuming the job of coaching Nigeria. ‘That headache has … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Mali v Nigeria Preview

Mali goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa is set to return to the starting XI for Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria after suspension. His replacement, Soumalia Diakite, will drop to the bench, despite saving two penalties in the quarter-final shoot-out … 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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AFCON 2013: Ivory Coast v Nigeria Preview

The likes of Boubacar Barry, Yaya Toure and Gervinho are expected to return after being rested against Algeria. Nigeria’s Fedor Ogude is suspended but John Mikel Obi can play after it was confirmed he has been booked only once. Super … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Goodbye to the vibrant Ethiopian fans – and their beautiful women

Goal.com By Lolade Adewuyi, In Rustenburg [Goal.com] The supporters of the Walyas Antelopes have been the most colourful addition to the Afcon in 31 years. Losing them in the first round takes away some shine from the tournament They came … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ethiopia vs. Nigeria Players to Watch

Nigeria have twice conceded late equalisers in their 1-1 draws with Zambia and Burkina Faso. Now, in their final group game against Ethiopia, they must secure a win to guarantee a place in the quarterfinals. If the Super Eagles can’t … read more »

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John Obi Mikel is flying under the radar in African Cup of Nations

The lament for a great creative inside-forward has been a defining one among fans in Africa’s most populated country for close on a decade. The more time passes since Jay-Jay Okocha, an entertainer and a crowd favourite in the 1990s … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Nigeria v Ethiopia Preview

The final round of Group C matches threaten to ignite as Nigeria and Ethiopia face either glory or gloom in South Africa. Rustenburg will be the venue for the Super Eagles’ final Group C match—a contest which will decide the … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Nigeria Super Eagles must fly over Ethiopia

Nigeria are expected to get their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign back on track with a win over Ethiopia in a final Group C tie today in Rustenburg. The Super Eagles have drawn their first two group games … read more »

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AFCON 2013: ‘Is CAF out to get Nigeria out of African Nations Cup?’

Lagos, Nigeria – A US football analyst, Mr. Austin Akabueze, has accused the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of working against Nigeria’s participation in the current African Nations Cup in South Africa. “There must be a nexus between Nigeria’s decision … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Draws have Nigeria under pressure

There is, perhaps, only one job in football less secure than that of being Chelsea’s manager. That is to be the manager for Nigeria. Nigerian managers are appointed, and then they are sacked, sometimes because of results – for there … 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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AFCON 2013: Zambia vs Nigeria Preview

Nigeria-Zambia Preview: Bruised egos of Eagles and Chipolopolo clash to soothe nerves. Two bruised egos in the form of Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the defending champions Zambia will clash on Friday at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, and the likelihood … read more »

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