Yes the Champions, victorious Super Eagles led by their amazing coach Stephen Keshi and other officials are back in the country. They arrived this afternoon and are having a grand reception party tonight in Abuja.
2013 African Cup of Nation (AFCON) winners! Ooooshey!!!
The taste of victory is sweet!
Photocredit: Linda Ikeji
Asides the not-too-impressive performance of the Super Eagles since the whole African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament started, the officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) think Nigeria has been a victim of unfair refeering decisions.
Citing the two games played so far, (against Burkina Faso and Zambia), they claim the bookings were not only too much but Ogenyi Onazi’s red card was uncalled for.
They have therefore penned their complaints to CAF and even requested for fairer treatment.
Did NFF go overboard? Or was writing the petition right and timely?
Source: www.kickoff.com
This news should make up for our dismal performance yesterday. Guinness Nigeria, as part of its unwavering support for the Super Eagles at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in South Africa, has unveiled the world’s largest jersey.
Made in the colours of the Nigerian national team, the jersey which is believed to be the largest jersey ever with a size 275.5 by 249.9 square meter was unveiled at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, on Monday, 21st January, 2013.
Commending Guinness Nigeria for the achievement, Dr Abiola Awonuga the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Sports and Youth Development who represented the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, said
“We are pleased to support Guinness Nigeria Plc in their quest to boost the Super Eagles’ dream of lifting the 2013 Nations Cup in South Africa.”
Also, the Guinness Marketing and Innovative Director, Mr. Austin Ofomba believes the jersey will be transmitted to the Eagles. “It’s going to be preserved because it is a big monument for us. We’re going to celebrate this jersey beyond the Nations Cup and I believe Eagles will continue to fly.” He affirmed.
The 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will kick off in 2 days time.
To be hosted by South Africa, the winner of the tournament will qualify for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil. The fixtures are below. Goodluck to Nigeria and other countries.
1) Saturday 19 January 2013
South Africa Vs Cape Verde Islands (18:00)
Angola Vs Morocco (21:00)
2) Sunday 20 January 2013
Ghana Vs Congo DR (17:00)
Mali Vs Niger (20:00)
3) Monday 21 January 2013
Zambia Vs Ethiopia (17:00)
Nigeria Vs Burkina Faso (20:00)
4) Tuesday 22 January 2013
Ivory Coast Vs Togo (17:00)
Tunisia Vs Algeria (20:00)
5) Wednesday 23 January 2013
South Africa Vs Angola (17:00)
Morocco Vs Cape Verde Islands. (20:00)
6) Thursday 24 January 2013
Ghana Vs Mali (17:00)
Niger Vs Congo DR (20:00)
7) Friday 25 January 2013
Zambia Vs Nigeria (17:00)
Burkina Faso Vs Ethiopia (20:00)
8) Saturday 26 January 2013
Ivory Coast Vs Tunisia (17:00)
Algeria Vs Togo (20:00)
9) Sunday 27 January 2013
Morocco Vs South Africa (19:00)
Cape Verde Islands Vs Angola (19:00)
10) Monday 28 January 2013
Congo DR Vs. Mali (19:00)
Niger Vs Ghana (19:00)
11) Tuesday 29 January 2013
Ethiopia Vs Nigeria (19:00)
Burkina Faso Vs Zambia (19:00)
12) Wednesday 30 January 2013
Algeria Vs Ivory Coast (19:00)
Togo Vs Tunisia (19:00)
13) Saturday 02 February 2013
Winner Group B Vs Runnerup Gp A (17:00)
Winner Group A Vs Runnerup Gp B (20:30)
14) Sunday 03 February 2013
Winner Group D Vs Runnerup Gp C (17:00)
Winner Group C Vs Runnerup Gp D (20:30)
15) Wednesday 06 February 2013
Winner Q/F 3 Vs Winner Q/F 2 (17:00)
Winner Q/F 1 Vs Winner Q/F 4 (20:30)
16) Saturday 09 February 2013
Loser SF1 Vs Loser SF2 (20:00)
17) Sunday 10 February 2013
Winner SF1Vs Winner SF2 (20:00)