Archives Tag: AFCON
AFCON 2013: VICTORY! Nigeria Reclaims Top Spot in African Football
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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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Emmanuel Emenike
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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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Elderson Uwa Echejile
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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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – John Mikel Obi
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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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Vincent Enyeama
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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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Joseph Yobo
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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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile -Coach Stephen Keshi
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude KESHI (noun): a word used to describe a state of unusual ability to transform lost hope to sudden victories… sentence example: The MALIANS have Just Been KESHIED. ~ Anonymous Nigerian Stephen Okechukwu Keshi was born on January 23, 1962 in Lagos, Nigeria and hails from Ila, Delta State. The man nicknamed “The … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile -Coach Stephen Keshi
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AFCON 2013: Semi Final Preview – Burkina Faso vs Ghana
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Ghana goes into the fourth consecutive semi-finals as favourites due to the perfect record they have against the Burkinabes; the Ghana Black Stars have won all three matches against the Stallions at African Cup of Nations. Burkina Faso march into their first semi-finals since 1998 when they hosted the competition, hoping to … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Semi Final Preview – Burkina Faso vs Ghana
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AFCON 2013: Semi Final Preview – Nigeria vs Mali
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Nigeria goes into the game at the back of an outstanding performance against the pre-tournament favorites, Ivory Coast as they gun for their first final appearance in 13 years. The Super Eagles will be buoyed by the wonderful record they have against the Malians; they are yet to lose in four AFCON … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Semi Final Preview – Nigeria vs Mali
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Nigeria’s Unbelievable Triumph over Ivory Coast; Qualify for AFCON Semis
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their fifth semi-final spot in seven Nations Cup appearances on Sunday when they defied all odds to outplay and outrun their Ivorian counterparts. Keshi’s men went into the game as underdogs against an Ivorian side that has been hailed as the Golden generation of Ivorian football. The Nigerians … Continue reading Nigeria’s Unbelievable Triumph over Ivory Coast; Qualify for AFCON Semis
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AFCON 2013: QUARTER FINALS ROUND UP
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude GHANA 2-0 CAPE VERDE Mubarak Wakaso came off the bench to score a brace, one from the spot and the other, a breakaway goal to help Ghana earn a spot in the Semi-finals of the tournament. Surprise package of the competition, Cape Verde, played better than the West African neighbour, but Abdul … Continue reading AFCON 2013: QUARTER FINALS ROUND UP
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AFCON 2013: Day 12 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. ALGERIA 2 – 2 IVORY COAST With Algeria already eliminated and Ivory Coast confirmed as group winners, there was little to play for in this encounter. Ivory Coast coach, Sabri Lamouchi sent out a reserve side against an Algeria team aiming to get a goal/point before bowing out of the competition. The … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 12 Highlights
AFCON 2013: DAY 11 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude NIGERIA 2 – 0 ETHIOPIA Two penalties from Victor Moses were enough to push Nigeria into the next round of African Cup of Nations. The winger was brought down in the penalty area by defender Alula Girma with ten minutes left to play. Moses picked himself up to score the penalty … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 11 Highlights
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AFCON 2013: Nigeria and Ethiopia Play In A Winner Takes All Match!
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg will be the venue when the Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Black Lions of Ethiopia in a winner takes all encounter on Tuesday night by 18:00 (Nigerian time). Nigeria is going into the game seeking their first win after surrending their lead against Burkina Faso and … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Nigeria and Ethiopia Play In A Winner Takes All Match!
AFCON 2013: Day 10 Highlights.
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. MALI 1 – 1 DR CONGO Mali came from behind to draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo and book their place in the Quarter finals of AFCON. Anderlecht striker, Dieumerci Mbokani, opened the flood gates with his second goal of the tournament from the penalty spot after just three minutes. Mahamadou … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 10 Highlights.
