Afcon 2013: Are The Matches Rigged?
Published: January 21, 2013
Are AFCON 2013 matches rigged and draws per-arranged as soccer fans write in chat forums? Zambia - Ethiopia 1-1(1-0), Ethiopia scored despite a red card. Nigeria - Burkino Faso 1-0 at half-time but will probable end 1-1 before full-time.Teams play after one point each even live in front of TV-cameras. Why do teams play...
Nigeria And Burkina Faso Draw
Published: January 21, 2013
On Monday evening, Nigeria and Burkina Faso played a 1 - 1 draw in their opening Group C fixture at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit. Spartak Moscow front-man Emmanuel Emenike dashed into the penalty area, shrugged off the challenge of two Burkina Faso defenders  to score the opening goal in the 23rd minute. It was a...
Team News: Dagano, Bance Start In Attack For Burkina Faso
Published: January 21, 2013
Burkina Faso are oozing with confidence ahead of the match against the Super Eagles. Led by Belgian coach Paul Put, The Stallions results in preparatory games have been encouraging.Paul Put is without one of his most important players, the defensive all-rounder Charles Kabore, who is suspended for the tie against Niger...
Joseph Yobo: Our Focus Is To Get Past The Group Stages
Published: January 21, 2013
Skipper Joseph Yobo could equal Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu's record of six appearances at Africa's premier soccer competition if he is considered for selection in the eagerly anticipated clash against Burkina Faso on Monday evening.The Fenerbahçe center back who could be playing in his last major tournament for...
Chipolopolo Players To Get US$90,000 Each If They Win Afcon
Published: January 20, 2013
The Zambia government has promised to give the Chipolopolo boys up to US$90,000.00 each if they retain the Africa cup of nations title this year.This was announced to the team today (Sunday) by sports minister Chishimba Kambwili soon after President Micheai SATA and first lady Christine Kaseba visited the team at their...
Russian Football Expert, Viktor Bondarenko Writes Off Zambia
Published: January 20, 2013
Russian football expert Viktor Bondarenko has commented on the likely teams to win the African Cup of Nations which began in South Africa on Saturday.''First of all, no doubt Ivory Coast. The team has experienced players that are very efficient led by Drogba.  However, I must say that in the test matches, which I ...
Seydou Doumbia : Difficult To Say Who Will Win The Cup
Published: January 20, 2013
CSKA Moscow attacker Seydou Doumbia has been out of action for most part of the season due to a back injury. Thus, he was not considered for selection when Ivory Coast manager Sabri Lamouchi named his 23-man African Cup of Nations squad.Speaking to Russian media, Doumbia has commented on the chances of The Elephants wi...
Ethiopia Star Targets Quarter Finals
Published: January 20, 2013
Ethiopia are returning to the African Cup of Nations after 31 years in the international wilderness.  Pitted in the same group with one of the traditional tournament favorites Nigeria, defending champions Zambia and Burkina Faso, striker Adane Girma has commented on the Antelopes chances of progressing to the knoc...
Cape Verde Coach Happy With Goalless Draw
Published: January 19, 2013
Cape Verde coach Lúcio Antunes has shared his thoughts and impressions on the encouraging goalless draw with hosts South Africa in the opening match of the African Cup of Nations.''I’m happy with our performance tonight. Today, after this match I think we can lift our heads up. We have done something we ca...
Valery Nepomniachi Tips Musa, Emenike For Stardom
Published: January 19, 2013
Former coach of Cameroon National Team, Valery Nepomniachi , now an Advisor to the President of CSKA Moscow on sporting matters, has commented on his expectations of the Russian based players that will play at the African Cup of Nations.In the Nigeria squad are Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow) and Emmanuel Emenike (Spartak Mo...
Zambia To Play Ethiopia In Rainy Conditions
Published: January 19, 2013
Zambia will play her first game against Ethiopia in defense of her title in rainy conditions according to the South African meteorological department. The Mbombela stadium has been declared ready for the clash despite being drenched in rains today with the forecast showing that Monday will also be a rainy day.The Afric...
Sam Sodje Confirms Heading To Portsmouth, Tips Eagles To Win Afcon
Published: January 19, 2013
Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has confirmed that he is on his way to English League One clubside Portsmouth. He has agreed terms to join the seaside club any time soon.Super Sam as Sodje is fondly called by football fans across England because of his all action, hard tackling super hero heroics whenever in action has...
Stephen Keshi Explains Choice Of Players For Afcon
Published: January 18, 2013
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has explained the reasoning behind his omission of certain players on his 23-man list to the African Cup of Nations.Keshi has admitted that though the squad may look inexperienced on paper, he is building a team for the future.''We have to spread this opportunity to everyone. I think th...
Joseph Yobo: Nigeria Needs To Win Something
Published: January 18, 2013
Fenerbahçe SK central defender Joseph Yobo will play in his sixth African Cup of Nations in South Africa, which kicks off on Saturday. Once again, the Super Eagles captain has commented on Nigeria's chances of winning the trophy on February 10 when the final is played in Johannesburg.''This is a very special tou...
NFF's Financial Problems May Hinder Super Eagles Afcon Chances
Published: January 17, 2013
Financial problems may hinder the Super Eagles chances of winning a third African Cup of Nations trophy. Supersport.com quoting an official of the Nigeria Football Federation says the National Sports Commission, NSC has not released funds of about one million euros (=N=220 million) for Nigeria's participation at the co...