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Ghana 2008: The Super Eagles failed to fly

Friday, January 25, 2008

As if loosing to Cote d’Ivoire was not bad enough, Nigeria’s senior national team played a goal-less draw with their Malian counterparts this evening at the Sekondi stadium in the Western Region of Ghana. After two matches the Super Eagles have not yet registered a goal. Their only chance of staying in this Ghana 2008 [...]

Ghana 2008 African Cup of Nations Pictures Website

Thursday, January 24, 2008

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The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Nations Cup (ANC) is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been held every two years. The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, [...]

Ghana 2008: Nigeria vrs Cote d’Ivoire in Sekondi. Photos.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

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21st January 2008 was the day. Sekondi was the arena. The clash of the titans. The final before the final. Super Eagles of Nigeria were to clash with the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire. I was in the stadium to witness the match first-hand but it ended-up being a defeat for the Super Eagles. The [...]

Ghana 2008: I’m feeling patrotic

Saturday, January 19, 2008

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It is that time again – when football fever holds the entire nation for weeks. This time, its an African tournament – the MTN Africa Cup of Nations (Ghana 2008) and here in Ghana, the fever is rising by the day. The whole of Africa (especially the 16 participating nations) is gripped and ready [...]