Archives Tag: AFCON 2013

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles returned on Tuesday to the country after their victory at the 2013 African Cup of Nations. Here are the pictures:

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April 19, 2022

After their victory at the AFCON 2013 finals on Sunday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, yesterday. Fans were gleeful as they welcomed them, dancing and celebrating in songs. The Nigerian Football Federation, made Champion, a song by Saeon, the official victory song for the Super Eagles. The … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Saeon’s “Champion”, is the Official Victory Song for Super Eagles

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude This versatile player, who can play as right back, centre back and defensive midfielder, is another member of Nigeria’s 2007 FIFA World Youth Championship squad. Born Efetobore Ambrose Emuobo in Kaduna on 18th October 1988, the tall defender plied his trade at Kaduna United for four years between 2006 and 2010. He … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile: Efe Ambrose

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude This gifted winger cum striker was born on 12 December 1990 in Lagos but migrated to the United Kingdom after his parents were killed during the 2002 riots between Christians and Muslims in Kaduna. His parents (Mr Austine and Mrs Josephine Moses) were missionaries and amongst those targeted by the muslims during … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Victor Moses

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April 19, 2022

Hearty congratulations to the Super Eagles for winning Nigeria a third African Cup of Nations trophy. It was no small feat since winning it the last time almost twenty years ago; Stephen Keshi, again being at the centre of ending a lull in Nigerian football. His meteoric rise to become the second African to win … Continue reading 5 Lessons From Coach Keshi

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s biggest Pop star, D’banj performed at the closing ceremony of the 2013 African Cup of Nation, last night. He performed his hit songs, Oliver Twist and Top of The World — chosen as the theme song for the competition. He entertained the crowd and, viewers at big screen centres across the continent, as they … Continue reading D’banj Performs at the Closing Ceremony of AFCON 2013

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Burkina Faso midfielder Jonathan Pitroipa was voted 2013 Orange Africa Cup of Nations Player of the Tournament after his side lost the final 1-0 to Nigeria on Sunday. Tunisian Youssef Msakni took the Nissan Goal of the Tournament award for his curling effort against Algeria. Despite scoring the same number of goals … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Awards for Pitroipa, Msankni, Emenike and Moses

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Stallions of Burkina Faso on Sunday to win the 2013 African Cup of Nations for the first time in 19 years. Warri Wolves midfielder, Sunday Mba was the hero of the day, scoring the lone goal in a very tight match. Coach Stephen Keshi made … Continue reading AFCON 2013: VICTORY! Nigeria Reclaims Top Spot in African Football

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude   The former Nigerian Youth International, Aide Brown Ideye, was born in Lagos on 10 October 1988. He started his career with Ocean Boys of Yenegoa in the Nigerian Premier League. His performance for the one-time NPL Champions earned him a spot in Nigeria’s squad for 2007 World Youth Championship in Canada … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Brown Ideye

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude   The bullish striker christened Emmanuel Chinenye Emenike hails from Anambra and was born in Otuocha, Aguleri on 10th May 1987. He started his career with Delta Forces before leaving the shores of the country to play in South Africa for Mpumalanga Black Aces and FC Capetown. His delivery in front of … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Emmanuel Emenike

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Uwa burst onto the Nigerian football scene as a precarious talent, making his debut for Bendel Insurance at 16-years old in 2004. The left back was born in Benin City on January 20 1988 and represented Nigeria at the FIFA World Youth Championship in Canada, playing five times and scoring once. This … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Elderson Uwa Echejile

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The 25 year-old midfield marshal was born in Jos on 22 April 1987. He made his mark at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands where Nigeria lost to a Messi-led Argentine side in the final. He was named silver ball winner at the end of the tournament just behind … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – John Mikel Obi

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The Super Eagles’ Number one goalie and deputy captain was born in Kaduna on 29 August 1982. The shot stopper made his mark in the Nigerian Premier League with Enyimba of Aba, with whom he won a myriad of titles including two CAF Champions League titles. He was always famously substituted by … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Vincent Enyeama

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The 32 year old Nigerian captain was born on 6th Septemeber 1980 in Kono, Rivers State. His illustrious career has seen the defender play for clubs in Belgium, France, Spain, England and Turkey – he’s currently attached to Turkish giants, Fenerbahce. He made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2001 and … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Joseph Yobo

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude NIGERIA 4-1 MALI Nigeria breezed into the finals of the African Cup of Nations for the first time since 2000 when they co-hosted the tournament with neighbours, Ghana after a routine win against Mali. The Super Eagles outclassed, outran and outplayed their Malian counterparts in all departments to book a place in … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Semi-Finals Round Up

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