Archives Tag: AFCON
AFCON 2013: DAY 9 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude MOROCCO 2-2 SOUTH AFRICA The Moroccans needed a win to book a place in the quarter finals and they started well, Issam El Adoua headed his team to the front after just 10 minutes. South Africans rallied back and have their keeper, Khune to thank for keeping the scoreline 1-0, making save … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 9 Highlights
AFCON 2013: DAY 8 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude IVORY COAST 3-0 TUNISIA The Ivorians became the first nation to qualify for the quarter finals after a comprehensive 3-nil defeat of Tunisia on Saturday. The Elephants took the lead from in-form Arsenal striker, Gervinho, who dispatched the ball into the net after a neat one-two with Lacina Traore. Reigning African footballer … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 8 Highlights
AFCON 2013: DAY 7 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Zambia 1-1 Nigeria The Chipolopolo of Zambia held Nigeria to a draw at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit yesterday. Nigeria were awarded a penalty when winger, Ahmed Musa was hacked down by defender Davies Nkausu but Mikel Obi’s tame effort refused to find the target. Mikel Obi made ammends for his penalty … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 7 Highlights
AFCON 2013: Day 6 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude GHANA 1-0 MALI Ghana’s hope of qualifying for the Quarter-finals of African Cup of Nation was boosted by a 1-nil win over a Mali yesterday. After conceeding a penalty in their opening game against DR Congo, Ghana went in front courtesy of a well taken penalty of their own by Mubarak … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 6 Highlights
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AFCON 2013: Day 5 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Host nation, South Africa played their second match of the tournament against Angola while the debutants, Cape Verde looked to cause an upset against the Moroccans. SOUTH AFRICA 2 – 1 ANGOLA South Africa’s coach, Gordon Igesund made five changes to the team that played out an unimpressive draw against Cape … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 5 Highlights
AFCON 2013: Day 4 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. GROUP D: Ivory Coast Tunisia Togo Algeria IVORY COAST 2 – 1 TOGO The Didier Drogba led Ivorians went into this game as favorites but almost went behind in the early stages when Kolo Toure miscued his pass and gifted a glorious opportunity to Tottenham striker, Emmanuel Adebayor, who failed to … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 4 Highlights
AFCON 2013: Day 3 Highlights
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
AFCON 2013: Day 1 and Day 2 Highlights
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
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles to Play Burkina Faso Today.
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.
CAF Snubs Nigerian Referee For 2013 AFCON
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. African football governing body, CAF has released a list of 18 referees for the football showpiece in South Africa. The list does not include any Nigerian. Peter Edibe is the only Nigerian in the list of 21 assistant referees for the games. Many believed Solomon Wokoma would make the cut but this … Continue reading CAF Snubs Nigerian Referee For 2013 AFCON
Keshi Names Final-23 For AFCON! [FULL LIST]
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. The Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, on Wednesday night after their goal less draw with Cape Verde, released the list of 23 men who will represent the nation at 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The most notable exclusion was Portland Timber’s inform striker, Bright Dike who scored in the … Continue reading Keshi Names Final-23 For AFCON! [FULL LIST]
Keshi To Invite 17 Foreign Stars For 2013 AFCON
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
AFCON 2013: The Facts Behind The Expectation
April 19, 2022
By Obi Martins Okafor. In a matter of weeks, the biggest football tournament in Africa is set to kick off. Expectations have never been this high as the Super Eagles of Nigeria presents one of their most promising and daring team in a long time. Although views, comments, accolades and criticisms have since dominated the … Continue reading AFCON 2013: The Facts Behind The Expectation
AFCON Draws For Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles.
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. The Golden Eaglets have been grouped alongside Ghana, Congo and Cote D’Ivoire in Group B for the forthcoming African U-17 Championships scheduled for Morocco next year. Group A comprises of Morocco, Gabon, Tunisia and Botswana. The championships will be held between April 23 and 27 next year. The semi-finalists will represent Africa … Continue reading AFCON Draws For Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles.
Nigeria Beats Venezuela 3-1!
April 19, 2022
By Obi Martins Okafor. The super Eagles claimed a 3-1 victory against Venezuela to send a scare towards our fellow AFCON contenders on how ruthless they can be when they really put their minds to it. Ideye Brown (48 ‘), Nosa Igiebor (53′) and Onazi Ogenyi Green scored for the Eagles and Frank Feltscher (69 … Continue reading Nigeria Beats Venezuela 3-1!
