World Cup 2010 Nigeria Football Blog

Nigeria tackles Algeria today in a third place playoff in what is undoubtebly the African Cup of Nations most meaningless fixture. Quite why this match is allowed be part of the tournament format, with world leagues in mid-season and requiring their best players, is anybody’s guess. Both teams will enter the fight for the bronze [...]

Nigeria 0
Ghana 1 (Gyan 21)
West African bragging rights belong to Ghana after they booked their place in the African Cup of Nations Final with a solitary goal win over bitter rivals, Nigeria.
Asamoah Gyan scored the only goal midway through the first half when a Kwadwo Asamoah corner caught out the napping Super Eagles defence and [...]

If you’re part of the Nigerian set-up right now and are suffering from a case of bewilderment or anxiety, your emotions would be pretty understandable. From the outside looking in, football in Nigeria appears to be in a pretty healthy state. An unbeaten final qualifying group to secure a World Cup berth and an African Cup of [...]

Nigeria successfully defeated Mozambique, as they secured their quarter final place thanks to a brilliant double strike from Peter Odemwingie and a late goal from Obafemi Martins.
The Super Eagles made light work of Mart Nooij’s side, as they dominated the second half of proceedings, as fit again striker Obafemi Martins netted Nigeria’s third goal.
Mozambique did [...]

Tomorrow will see Nigeria, Benin or Mozambique join Egypt in the quarter final stage of the African Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles task is easy; all they need to do is beat Mozambique on Wednesday to progress into the next stage.
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Nigeria must do better against Mozambique, as a draw or a loss could potentially [...]

Nigeria claimed their first win of the 2010 African Cup of Nations, after edging past a bright Benin side thanks to a single goal from Everton striker, Yakubu.
It was another lacklustre second half performance from Nigeria; however they were able to hold out for a 1-0 win, even though captain Joseph Yobo limped off.
Yakubu though settled [...]

After a dismal second half performance against Egypt, Nigeria must do better against Benin tomorrow, to avoid being eliminated from the African Cup of Nations.
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Shaibu Amodu is a coach under pressure, as a defeat against Benin will all but seal his fate as the manager of the Nigeria national side. After a sluggish performance against [...]

NIGERIA 1-3 EGYPT
Nigeria’s 2010 African Cup of Nations campaign didn’t get off to a perfect start, as defending champions Egypt edged an exciting tie at the Complexo da Sr. da Graca stadium.
It was Nigeria who found themselves in front after 12 minutes, as Chinedu Obasi curled in a sublime effort from twenty yards.
Egypt equalised after a mix [...]

Nigeria is all set to kick off the Group C fixtures, with a predominately tough match against Egypt tomorrow. On Nigeria’s behalf it will be a relief to get this Egypt match over and done with, as they then face the easier opponents in Group C which are Benin and Mozambique.
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On paper Nigeria should easily qualify from [...]

The above picture shows you the new Nigeria Home shirt, Shaibu Amodu’s squad will be wearing the Twilight Green and White shirt, for the 2010 World Cup and for the 2010 African Cup of Nations. As you can see Nigeria has the country’s name just below the collar. Aswell as the adidas sign in the [...]