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President Goodluck Jonathan Watching the Super Eagles in the Finals of AFCON 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan Watching the Super Eagles in the Finals of AFCON 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan Watching the Super Eagles in the Finals of AFCON 2013 this evening in Johannesburg. Nigerian Super Eagle won the Cup, by beating the Burkina Faso’s National team by alone goal.

CONGRATS Nigeria!

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AFCON 2013: Nigeria Super Eagles through to the Finals

AFCON 2013: Nigeria Super Eagles through to the Finals
The Super Eagles of Nigeria is through to the finals with a 4-1 victory over Mali in the first semi-final match of the 29th edition of the Africa Cup of Nation in South Africa.

Ghana and Burkina Faso are the other teams to light up the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit for the other ticket for Sunday’s final game at the Soccer City in Soweto.

Congratulations…

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Nigeria Super Eagles get $30,000 each for getting to AFCON 2013 quarter finals

Nigeria Super Eagles get $30,000 each for getting to AFCON 2013 quarter finals
The Nigeria Football Federation yesterday dolled out US $ 30,000 to each member of the Super Eagles for qualifying for the quarter final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Super Eagles yesterday defeated Ethiopia 2-0 in a tension soaked match played in Rustenburg. The Eagles qualified alongside Burkina Faso from Group D.

Burkina Faso on the other…

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Road to Euro 2012 – One month to go: How Ukraine, Sweden, France & England made it to the finals

Road to Euro 2012 – One month to go: How Ukraine, Sweden, France & England made it to the finals

A co-host, a reliably solid side and two big names who have disappointed in recent tournaments add up to a difficult one to call when looking at Group D.

Ukraine, of course, will enjoy home advantage but are, on paper at least, seemingly the weakest of the four sides and have not played competitive football for two years, while their fellow yellows, Sweden, are steady but…

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Heynckes: It was important for Bayern Munich to win ahead of the two finals

Heynckes: It was important for Bayern Munich to win ahead of the two finals

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has spoken of the importance of keeping the rhythm going ahead of the club’s upcoming DFB Pokal and Champions League finals.

The Bavarians earned a comfortable 4-1 away victory at Koln on Saturday in their final Bundesliga game of the season; a result that also relegated the hosts.

Speaking to the German…

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Athletic Bilbao’s De Marcos: We will fight to the death in our two finals

Athletic Bilbao’s De Marcos: We will fight to the death in our two finals

Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oscar de Marcos has stated the Basque club will “fight to the death” in both of their upcoming cup finals.

Marcelo Bielsa’s men are set to face Atletico Madrid on May 9 in the Europa League showpiece event, and will play Barcelona on May 25 in the Copa del Rey final.

” fight to the…

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Assou-Ekotto: We have 10 games left and they are all Cup finals

Assou-Ekotto: We have 10 games left and they are all Cup finals

Benoit Assou-Ekotto insists that Tottenham face “10 cup finals” as they look to secure third place in the Premier League and, thus, automatic qualification to the Champions League group stage.

Spurs have hit a brick wall of late and have lost three league games on the trot, with their latest disappointment coming away to Everton last Saturday.

With…

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