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Super Eagles win African Cup of Nations
10 Feb 2013 at 18:41hrs | Views
Johannesburg - Sunday Mba struck with a left-footed volley in the first half as Nigeria beat Burkina Faso 1-0 at the National Stadium on Sunday to end a 19-year Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy drought.
The Super Eagles, playing in the tournament finale for the seventh time, had the better chances throughout. They were rewarded when Mba scored in the 40th minute, and held on to secure their third continental crown, and their first since 1994.
The result ended a dream run from the Berkinabe, who reached the semi-finals for only the second time in their history, before edging Ghana on penalties to book their place in the gold medal match.
ohannesburg - Sunday Mba struck with a left-footed volley in the first half as Nigeria beat Burkina Faso 1-0 at the National Stadium on Sunday to end a 19-year Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy drought.
The Super Eagles, playing in the tournament finale for the seventh time, had the better chances throughout. They were rewarded when Mba scored in the 40th minute, and held on to secure their third continental crown, and their first since 1994.
The result ended a dream run from the Berkinabe, who reached the semi-finals for only the second time in their history, before edging Ghana on penalties to book their place in the gold medal match.
The Super Eagles, playing in the tournament finale for the seventh time, had the better chances throughout. They were rewarded when Mba scored in the 40th minute, and held on to secure their third continental crown, and their first since 1994.
The result ended a dream run from the Berkinabe, who reached the semi-finals for only the second time in their history, before edging Ghana on penalties to book their place in the gold medal match.
The Super Eagles, playing in the tournament finale for the seventh time, had the better chances throughout. They were rewarded when Mba scored in the 40th minute, and held on to secure their third continental crown, and their first since 1994.
The result ended a dream run from the Berkinabe, who reached the semi-finals for only the second time in their history, before edging Ghana on penalties to book their place in the gold medal match.
Source - Sapa
