Archives Tag: AFCON 2013

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude.   GROUP C: Zambia Nigeria Ethiopia Burkina Faso     ZAMBIA 1 – 1 ETHIOPIA The defending champions, Zambia were forced to a 1-all draw by an impressive Ethiopian side, who were returning to the tournament after a 31-year absence. The Ethiopians started brightly with their star man, Saladain Said, causing havoc … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 3 Highlights

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude. GROUP A: South Africa Cape Verde Angola Morocco   AFCON traditonally starts with a game between the host nation and another country in Group A and so it was when South Africa tackled AFCON debutants, Cape Verde on Saturday.   SOUTH AFRICA 0 – 0 CAPE VERDE The Blue Sharks of Cape … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 1 and Day 2 Highlights

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude. Stephen Keshi led Super Eagles will start their quest for a third continential trophy when they lock horns with Burkina Faso at the Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit on Monday by 19:00 (Nigerian Time). Super Eagles captain and most capped player, Joseph Yobo will equal Kanu Nwankwo’s record of 6 AFCON tournaments, when he … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles to Play Burkina Faso Today.

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Super Eagles striker, Uche Kalu has been ruled out of the forthcoming AFCON tournament due to a nagging groin injury. According to reports from Super Eagles camp in Faro, Portugal via MTNFootball.com, the Rizespor of Turkey striker has been sidelined by a groin injury he suffered in training and doctors have decided … Continue reading Uche Kalu Injured, Obi Mikel Recuperating as Super Eagles Prepare for AFCON

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Nigeria kicked off the preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations against a Catalonia side with a heavy presentation of FC Barcelona players – nine (9) in total. Catalonia and other regions of Spain like the Basque and Andalusian Countries play friendlies but do not compete in official international competitions. The … Continue reading Nigeria holds Catalonia to a draw

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April 19, 2022

When Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi, released the 32-man provisional list for the 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) last Saturday, he did what he hoped will get him started to select a squad that will be favorites to be champions of the tournament; rather, it is now a row over player selection and availability. … Continue reading Row on Keshi’s 32-man Eagles list for AFCON 2013 grow over Odemwingie and Ameobi

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April 19, 2022

 By Arinze Ude. Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi is expected to name the list of 17 foreign stars invited to camp with the 24 home based players in Faro, Portugal in preparation for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (South Africa 2013) this week. Officials disclosed that there will be a few notable omissions on … Continue reading Keshi To Invite 17 Foreign Stars For 2013 AFCON

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