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As the Nigerian team prepare to play their first African Cup of Nations final in 13 years, the image of the side has been revived, and is now something to cherish.
This evening around 7.pm, Nigeria will play against Burkina Faso in Johannesburg for the right to be called the Champions of Africa. The Super Eagles’ journey into the final is an odyssey that has transformed the image of the team once derided for its unpredictability and lack of spine.
Once upon a time, our national team was given all sorts of names, ‘The Super Chickens’ being the most humiliating moniker of all. That name came when Nigeria lost 2-1 to Ghana in the quarter final of Afcon 2008 in Accra, and our old enemies haven’t wasted any opportunity to chide the national side.
However, with the impressive run of Stephen Keshi’s “five weeks-old” squad in South Africa, the Super Eagles have begun to give joy again.
Today's final match is a rematch of our opening Group C draw against Burkina Faso. While we played on a terrible pitch in Mbombela with a squad that was just getting to understand each other and also lost a player early in the second half, the final will be between two sides that are resilient and brave, having proved themselves over in the intervening period.
While Nigeria now find themselves as favourites for the title, Burkina Faso cannot be underestimated.
I WISH THE SUPER EAGLES THE BEST.
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- Kayode Olusola Prof u dey doubt suler chickens so abi? Anyway its gonna b goal gallore. 4-0 or4-1 to d eagles.....@prof Endt
- Oniyide Olamide Adebiyi Festus NiGERIA 2. BURKINAFASO .0 FINAL WHISTLE AFTER 94 MINUTES OF PLAY ( I REST MY CASE).
- Prince Olubuse Tosin Emmanuel Super Eagles starting XI vs
Burkina Faso: Enyeama; Echiejile,
Ambrose, Oboabona, Omeruo;
Onazi, Mikel, Mba; Moses, Uche,
Ideye. - Charles Nnaji D nigerian side shuld b very careful of dis burkinabes cus re a very tricky side n determined 2.besides nija must try n convert their chances within 90mins 2 avoid penalties
- Oketa Okechukwu Mikel Endy am live @ soccer stadium soweto and I can tell u that d spirit of nigerians are very high here. Go to my profile I will upload the pic as it is @ d stadium nw
