Saturday, February 16, 2013

Lagos state cash reward for Nigeria Super Eagles

Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad have been rewarded with cash gifts by Lagos state governor Babatunde Fashola.

Nigeria soar in Fifa rankings after Nations Cup success


Nigeria have risen 22 places in this month's Fifa rankings after winning the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time. 

Asaba stadium named after Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi

Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has named the Asaba Stadium after Stephen Keshi, who led Nigeria to a third Africa Cup of Nations title. 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Highlights and goals as Nigeria clinch third Nations Cup title

Nigeria ended a 19-year Africa Cup of Nations title drought with a 1-0 final victory over Burkina Faso at the National Stadium in Johannesburg thanks to a late first-half goal from Sunday Mba.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Uche in, Emenike out for Nigeria vs Burkina Faso

Striker Emmanuel Emenike is ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations final against Burkina Faso after he failed a late fitness test.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Odemwingie has been disciplined, issues apology and will resume full training

ALBION have taken disciplinary action against Peter Odemwingie in respect of his conduct over the past fortnight.

Preview: Favourites Nigeria wary of Burkina Faso threat

Nigeria are one win away from ending a 19-year wait to reclaim the African Nations Cup but the favourites are wary of the threat posed by surprise finalists Burkina Faso in Sunday's showdown at Soccer City. 

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Burkina Faso beat Ghana to reach Nations Cup final

Burkina Faso will face Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final after a 3-2 penalty shootout win over Ghana on Wednesday.

Nigeria stroll to their first Africa Cup of Nations final in 13 years

Nigeria have booked their place in the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after trouncing Mali 4-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

Nigeria have named an unchanged team for Wednesday's semi-final against Mali

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi stick with the squad that upset their West African neighbours Ivory Coast on Sunday. 

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Nigeria edge out favourites Ivory Coast to reach semis

Nigeria upset their West African neighbours and dumped favourites Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations.

African Nations Cup: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria preview

Ivory Coast hold a slight edge over Nigeria at Cup of Nations tournament clashes, winning two and losing one of five meetings that produced a meagre seven goals. 

Friday, February 1, 2013

Nigeria's Peter Odemwingie defends deadline-day trip to QPR


Peter Odemwingie says he was given the go-ahead by West Brom to travel to QPR on deadline day to discuss a move with the London club. 

Club urge Odemwingie to focus on his Baggies commitments

ALBION can confirm that no agreement was reached with QPR over the transfer of Peter Odemwingie before the closure of the January window and that the striker remains under contract at The Hawthorns.