1. Picking a Nigeria Starting XI That Could Mount a Serious Challenge at World Cup

    After a first Cup of Nations victory in 19 years, and with ‘Big Boss’ Stephen Keshi committing his immediate future to the Super Eagles, confidence is high in Nigeria...

    Ed Dove Written by Ed Dove about 3 months ago 1,097 reads 12 comments

  2. AFCON: Nigeria Keeper Celebrates Title by Trying, Failing to Pick Up Referee

    We've said it before , but it bears repeating. Among the many, many reasons we love the Africa Cup of Nations , the celebrations might rank the highest...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 3 months ago 2,380 reads 3 comments

  3. Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Nigeria Will Ride Momentum to World Cup Success

    The Nigerian Super Eagles will take the experience and confidence gained in their championship at the Africa Cup of Nations into the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and parlay that into a nice run...

    Richard Langford Written by Richard Langford about 3 months ago 1,139 reads 1 comments

  4. Afcon Final: The Sleeping Giants Awaken as the Stallions Are Slain

    Africa Cup of Nations history was made in Johannesburg as Nigeria’s young squad defeated Burkina Faso in the final of the continental centrepiece...

    Ed Dove Written by Ed Dove about 3 months ago 760 reads 2 comments

  5. Africa Cup of Nations 2013: What Win in AFCON Final Would Mean for Both Sides

    The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday will pit Burkina Faso against Nigeria in what should be an exciting match to culminate the tournament...

    Michael Moraitis Written by Michael Moraitis about 3 months ago 1,437 reads 0 comments

  6. Nigeria vs. Burkina Faso: The Men Who Hold the AFCON in Their Hands

    After two dramatic, engrossing semis, Africa awaits an unlikely final between Nigeria and Burkina Faso. The winner will take the continent's highest prize, whilst defeat means the end of the road and regret that may last a lifetime...

    Ed Dove Written by Ed Dove about 3 months ago 685 reads 0 comments

  7. Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Mikel Will Take over Sunday's Final

    The Cinderella story continues, as Burkina Faso knocked off an extremely over-matched Ghana squad with a shootout victory in the semifinals...

    PJ Bernacki Written by PJ Bernacki about 3 months ago 2,392 reads 1 comments

  8. Nigeria vs Burkina Faso: Key Battles to Watch in African Cup of Nations Final

    Sunday sees the 29th Africa Cup of Nations final ( AFCON ), with favourites Nigeria taking on rank outsiders Burkina Faso at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg to bring ...

    Richard Morgan Written by Richard Morgan about 3 months ago 3,323 reads 3 comments

  9. Mali vs. Nigeria: 6 Things We Learned from AFCON Semifinal

    Nigeria made light work of their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal to progress to Sunday's final in Johannesburg...

    Ian Rodgers Written by Ian Rodgers about 4 months ago 3,504 reads 8 comments

  10. Ivory Coast 1-2 Nigeria: Africa's Top-Billing Produces Tactical Stalemate

    The Africa Cup of Nations ' premier quarterfinal tie featured two of the three true heavyweights in this competition...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 4 months ago 2,795 reads 6 comments

  11. Afcon 2013: Nigeria Take Ivory Coast to Sunday School

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria finally came of age as the Elephants were sent packing in Rustenburg ...

    Ed Dove Written by Ed Dove about 4 months ago 3,661 reads 11 comments

  12. Nigeria Through to the Semi Finals

    Nigeria defeated tournament favorite Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations on Sunday, keeping Didier Drogba and his teammates from lifting the trophy...

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  13. Ivory Coast 1-2 Nigeria

    Nigeria progressed to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming favourites Ivory Coast...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 4 months ago 337 reads 0 comments

  14. John Obi Mikel: Chelsea Midfielder Is Leading Nigeria Resurgence at AFCON 2013

    Nigeria will get as deep into the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as John Obi Mikel can take them. With a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia on Thursday, the Super Eagles finished second in Group C and earned themselves a spot in the knockout stage...

    Joseph Zucker Written by Joseph Zucker about 4 months ago 1,571 reads 3 comments

  15. Nigeria vs. Ethiopia: 6 Things We Learned from Group C Clash

    Bleacher Report’s African expert Ed Dove examines the action from Group C, where Nigeria bested Ethiopia to seal Afcon progression...

    Ed Dove Written by Ed Dove about 4 months ago 1,264 reads 9 comments

  16. Nigeria vs. Ethiopia: African Cup of Nations Live Score, Highlights, Recap

    African Cup of Nations: Group C Full-time: Nigeria 2 Ethiopia 0 Goals: Moses 80 (pen), 90 (pen) Ethiopia : 01 Bancha, 02 Debebe, 04 Butaco, 06 Girma, 12 Elias, 15 Estifanos ...

    Najeeb Rehman Written by Najeeb Rehman about 4 months ago 12,916 reads 2 comments

  17. Ethiopia vs. Nigeria: AFCON Group C Preview, Team News, Players to Watch

    Nigeria have twice conceded late equalisers in their 1-1 draws with Zambia and Burkina Faso . Now, in their final group game against Ethiopia, they must secure a win to guarantee a place in the quarterfinals...

    Dan Fitch Written by Dan Fitch about 4 months ago 4,791 reads 2 comments

  18. Victor Moses: Nigeria Needs Boost from Young Forward in Africa Cup of Nations

    Nigeria has all the talent in the world, but the side's inconsistency throughout the years has been well documented. Despite having a wealth of star power, the Super Eagles haven't won the Africa Cup of Nations since 1994...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 4 months ago 961 reads 0 comments

  19. African Cup of Nations 2013: Why Nigeria's Frustrations Will Continue

    Nigeria were denied a victory by Zambia in a result that could serve as a sign of things to come. Missing a penalty and then seeing the same goalkeeper earn Zambia a point isn ’t going to instill a lot of confidence in the team...

    Aidan Reynolds Written by Aidan Reynolds about 4 months ago 1,968 reads 1 comments

  20. Nigeria: Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory Against Zambia

    One of the few things crueller than seeing a victory derailed by a late, late equaliser is seeing it happen twice in five days. The unfortunate Super Eagles of Stephen Keshi have experienced just that in these early stages of the Cup of Nations...

    Ed Dove Written by Ed Dove about 4 months ago 167 reads 0 comments

  21. Zambia 1-1 Nigeria

    Mweene sent his spot-kick into the top corner after Ogenyi Onanzi was harshly ruled to have fouled Emmanuel Mayuka. Earlier Nigeria had failed with a penalty when John Obi Mikel hit the post with the score at 0-0...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 4 months ago 634 reads 0 comments

  22. Nigeria vs. Burkina Faso: Africa Cup of Nations Live Score, Highlights, Recap

    Africa Cup of Nations : Group C Fulltime: Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 1 Goals: Emenike 23, Alain Traore 90+4 Nigeria: Enyeama, Echiejile, Yobo, Oboabona, Ambrose, Ogude, Mikel, Igiebor, Ideye, Emenike, Musa...

    Ian Rodgers Written by Ian Rodgers about 4 months ago 9,742 reads 27 comments

  23. World Football: A Memorable Week for Shola Ameobi

    With a goal in the Europa League and a fresh call up for the Nigerian national team, it has been quite a week for Shola Ameobi Shola Ameobi should have been an international player almost two years ago...

    Ed Dove Written by Ed Dove about 6 months ago 273 reads 0 comments

  24. Keshi Names Shola Ameobi as Contender for the Afcon Squad

    With Nigeria’s place at the African Cup of Nations secured this weekend against Liberia in Calabar, all eyes are turning towards the tournament in South Africa next year...

    Ed Dove Written by Ed Dove about 7 months ago 441 reads 1 comments