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Afcon : Retired banker dies watching Nigeria/Burkina Faso match

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, February 11th, 2013

Lagos – A retired banker, Felix Bassey, 65, died, Sunday, while watching the finals of the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) game at which Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso, 1-0. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered from a reliable source at The Eko Hospital, Ikeja, that the deceased was believed to have died of […]

We‘ll build on the current success – Abdullahi (But you wanted to sack Keshi now you want to build)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, February 11th, 2013

The Honourable Minister of Sports, and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has thanked Nigerians for the massive support of the Super Eagles, stating that their support inspired the team to victory. He further commended the players, Coach Stephen Keshi and other members of the technical and support team for their hardwork, […]

Five Nigerians make CAF Best XI

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, February 10th, 2013

The Confederation of African Football has selected five members of the Super Eagles for the Best Eleven after Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 on Sunday to lift the Nations Cup title for the third time. Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, defender Efe Ambrose, midfielder Mikel Obi and forwards Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike were selected to complete […]

Eagles punish Burkina Faso…Win AFCON 2013

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, February 10th, 2013

By KUNLE SOLAJA, National Stadium, Johannesburg On the alluring turf of the 90,000-seater National Stadium and in front of enthusiastic and appreciative crowd, it was Super Eagles all the way! They beat hard-fighting Burkina Faso 1-0! The Super Eagles are the champions for the third time. The inscription on their ceremonial dress after the final […]

AFCON Finals 2013: Goodluck Nigeria – make us proud and bring the trophy home

Posted by admin Soccer, Sports, Top Stories Saturday, February 9th, 2013

“Nigeria have defied the odds – and recent recent form – to reach the Afcon final in Johannesburg” Nigeria will hope to end an astonishing 19-year wait for a continental title on Sunday evening at the National Stadium when they take on Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Stephen Keshi was the […]

AFCON: Keshi keeps mum on Moses, Emenike

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, February 9th, 2013

Head coach of the Nigerian national team, Stephen Keshi will not make a decision on the injured duo of Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike “until the last minute” ahead of today’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Burkina Faso. Both player picked up injuries during Nigeria’s 4-1 semifinal win against Mali on Wednesday and are […]

Afcon: Mali wins Ghana 3 – 1

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, February 9th, 2013

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AFP) – Mali finished third a second consecutive time at the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Ghana 3-1 Saturday at rain-drenched Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Mahamadou Samassa and Seydou Keita gave Mali a two-goal advantage by early in the second half, Kwadwo Asamoah scored a soft late goal to set […]

Eagles are potential winners – Nwosu, Adepoju (Wait until the final whistle)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, February 9th, 2013

By Solomon Nwoke AFTER their superlative performance in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations quarter and semi final matches, former internationals, HenryNwosu (MON)andMutiu Adepoju are firm in their beliefs that the Super Eagles are potential winners of the trophy. The duo in separate chats with Saturday Vanguard sports congratulated the players and their coaching crew […]

CAF lifts suspension of Jonathan Pitroipa, deadly Burkina Faso winger, set to play against Nigeria

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, February 8th, 2013

Johannesburg: Burkina Faso’s star striker Jonathan Pitroipa, who picked up a red card in Wednesday’s semi-final, is set to play in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final after all. For Pitroipa to be able to take part the referee in Wednesday’s game had to admit he had made a mistake in booking the player for […]

Enyeama: I was trained by Barca coach for Afcon

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, February 7th, 2013

Assistant Captain of the Super Eagles, Vincent Enyeama has told SportingLife that he was knocked to shape by coaches from Barcelona, Israel and Turkey and also surrendered the winning of the 2013 AFCON to almighty God. Soccer fans in South Africa have been amazed and thrilled by the awesome form of the Israel based goalkeeper […]