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Football: Nigeria trounce Mali to reach Africa Cup final

February 6, 2013 14:00
Nigeria qualified for the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after trouncing Mali 4-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday. The Super Eagles will face the winners of the other semi-final between Ghana and Burkina Faso, scheduled for Nelspruit at 1830GMT, this Sunday at Soccer City stadium in Soweto. Nigeria took the lead on 25 minutes through a diving header inside the box by defender Elderson Echiejile off a low cross by Victor Moses from the right.

UPDATE 2-Soccer-Nigeria display style of champions to thump Mali

February 6, 2013 13:45
* Three goals in 20 minutes seal it * Keshi on verge of African Cup double * Keita concedes his side were outplayed (Writes through, adds quotes) By Mike Collett DURBAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Nigeria displayed the class of real champions when they crushed Mali 4-1 and stayed on course to win the African Nations Cup for the first time in 19 years on Wednesday.

Football: Nigeria trounce Mali to reach Africa Cup final

February 6, 2013 13:31
Nigeria qualified for the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after trouncing Mali 4-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday. The Super Eagles will face the winners of the other semi-final between Ghana and Burkina Faso, scheduled for Nelspruit at 1830GMT, this Sunday at Soccer City stadium in Soweto. Nigeria took the lead on 25 minutes through a diving header inside the box by defender Elderson Echiejile off a low cross by Victor Moses from the right.

URGENT ¥¥¥ Football: Nigeria crush Mali to reach Africa Cup final

February 6, 2013 13:17
Former champions Nigeria crushed Mali 4-1 Wednesday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time in 13 years. Elderson Echiejile, Brown Ideye, Emmanuel Emenike and substitute Ahmed Musa scored for the Super Eagles, who led 3-0 at half-time, before Fantamady Diarra pulled a goal back. dl/pi

Football: Nigeria lead Mali 3-0 at half-time

February 6, 2013 12:16
Former champions Nigeria led Mali 3-0 at half-time in an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final at Moses Mabhida Stadium Wednesday. Unmarked Elderson Echiejile headed the Super Eagles in front on 25 minutes, Brown Ideye added a second five minutes later and an Emmanuel Emenike shot off a free kick was deflected into the net just before the break. dl!qk

Soccer-Conflict makes Mali more determined, says Nigeria boss

February 5, 2013 11:15
By Mike Collett DURBAN, South Africa, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The conflict at home has made Mali's players more determined than ever to do well in the Africans Nations Cup, Stephen Keshi, coach of their semi-final opponents Nigeria, said on Tuesday. "It is a great shame what is going on in Mali," said Keshi, who coached the Mali team for two years.

Football: Best is yet to come, warns goal poacher Emenike

February 5, 2013 07:45
Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike has scored three goals at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, but maintains he is still far from his best. "My best is yet to be seen. This is just the beginning," he said. "Some years ago, I never thought I would be wearing this jersey, but today I am happy with what I am doing in the national team. "I am proud of my achievements so far, my family is proud and all my fans at home and abroad are very proud of me.

Football: Nigeria Cup of Nations factfile

February 5, 2013 02:30
Factfile for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finalists Nigeria: Results: Burkina Faso 1-1, Zambia 1-1, Ethiopia 2-0 (Gp C), Ivory Coast 2-1 (quarter-finals) Scorers: Emmanuel Emenike (3), Victor Moses (2), Sunday Mba Coach: Stephen Keshi Captain: Joseph Yobo Key player: Striker Emmanuel Emenike has scored in three of four outings Rankings: CAF 9, FIFA 52 Nickname: Super Eagles

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Nigeria stun favourites Ivory Coast in Nations Cup

February 3, 2013 14:15
(adds byline, quotes, details) * Sunday Mba scores winner * Another setback for Ivorian * Tournament wide open By Mark Gleeson RUSTENBURG, South Africa, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Nigeria delivered a hammer blow to Ivory Coast at the African Nations Cup on Sunday, knocking out the favourites 2-1 in the quarter-finals to leave the tournament wide open.

Football: Nigeria Cup of Nations factfile

February 2, 2013 02:15
Factfile for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finalists Nigeria: Group results: Burkina Faso 1-1, Zambia 1-1, Ethiopia 2-0 Scorers: Emmanuel Emenike, Victor Moses (2 each) Coach: Stephen Keshi Captain: Joseph Yobo Key player: Victor Moses possesses flair and pace Rankings: CAF 9, FIFA 52 Nickname: Super Eagles Previous appearances: 16 (1963: first rd, 1976, 1978: third, 1980: champions, 1982: first rd, 1984, 1988, 1990: runners-up, 1992: third, 1994: champions, 2000: runners-up, 2002, 2004, 2006: third, 2008: quarter-finals, 2010: third)
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