Odemwingie double sends Nigeria into last eight
Posted by admin on Jan 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment
A brace from Peter Odemwingie scored either side of half-time proved the key for Nigeria as they sealed a place in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup with a win over Mozambique.
The Lokomotiv Moscow forward scored in the 45th and 48th minutes, before substitute Obafemi Martins sealed victory with a late strike to hand under-fire Shaibu Amodu a welcome boost.
The Super Eagles boss, whose side lost to Egypt in...
Carling Cup: Villa in final after 10-goal thriller
Posted by admin on Jan 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment
ASTON VILLA are through to their first major final for 10 years after recovering from an opening half-hour horror show to overcome 10-man Blackburn 6-4 on the night and 7-4 on aggregate in a dramatic Carling Cup semi-final tie.
Villa looked shambolic and jittery as Rovers over-turned their first leg deficit with a double strike from Nikola Kalinic.
But a controversial goal from former Blackburn defender Stephen Warnock...
Ghana beat Burkina Faso to reach quarters
Posted by admin on Jan 20, 2010 | 3 Comments
DEPLETED Ghana beat Burkina Faso 1-0 to advance to the African Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
Dede Ayew, whose father Abedi Pele was the pivotal figure when Ghana last won the trophy in 1982, headed the only goal on the half-hour to help his side finish second behind Group B winners Ivory Coast.
Burkina Faso, who needed a draw to qualify, were eliminated. They had 10 men for the last 24 minutes after Mamadou Tall was...
Carling Cup: Tevez double gives Man City win over United
Posted by admin on Jan 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment
THE script was written perfectly for Manchester City as Carlos Tevez struck twice against old club Manchester United to leave the Blues on the brink of their first domestic final since 1981 after a 2-1 win.
City need to avoid defeat at Old Trafford next week but if this game is any guide, it is destiny the Blues, subservient for so long – and Tevez, subject of such scorn when he quit United last summer – will...
Reading knock Liverpool out of FA Cup
Posted by admin on Jan 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Championship side Reading sensationally dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup with a stunning 2-1 extra-time third round replay victory at Anfield.
Shane Long scored the dramatic winner in the first period of extra-time, the Irishman heading in Brynjar Gunnarsson’s right-wing cross to break Liverpool hearts.
The striker had earlier been involved in Reading’s injury-time penalty equaliser: Long was fouled by Yossi...
Cousin goal shocks Indomitable Lions
Posted by admin on Jan 14, 2010 | 1 Comment
THIS year’s African Nations Cup threw up another upset this afternoon as Gabon took down one of the tournament favourites, Cameroon, in the first Group D game.
Hull City striker Daniel Cousin took advantage of a defensive mix-up to grab the only goal after 17 minutes. Cameroon pressured the Black Panthers for much of the match but could produce an equaliser, as Gabon secured only their second ever African Nations...
Gabon cause major upset at the Nations Cup
Posted by admin on Jan 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment
HULL City striker Daniel Cousin was the hero as Gabon caused the biggest upset so far in a shock-filled Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Cameroon 1-0 on Wednesday in the first Group D clash.
Cousin scored early in the first half and the Gabonese survived numerous goalmouth scares to record only their second victory in four appearances at the biennial continental showcase.
Cameroon, four-time champions and twice runners-up,...
Cameroon 0-1 Gabon: Another big surprise
Posted by admin on Jan 14, 2010 | 1 Comment
A goal from Daniel Cousin helped Gabon to a shock 1-0 win over Cameroon in Group D of the African Cup of Nations in Lubango, Angola.
Cousin exploited a defensive error to finish on 17 minutes and Cameroon – led by Internazionale’s former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o – failed to turn possession into goals as they slumped to an embarrassing defeat.
Cameroon were dreadful and Gabon – who only...
Champions Egypt shoot down Eagles
Posted by admin on Jan 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment
EGYPT hit back from the disappointment of failing to qualify for the World Cup with an impressive 3-1 comeback win over Nigeria in the first Group C match of the African Cup of Nations in Benguela, Angola.
Chinedu Obasi ‘Edu’ put the Super Eagles ahead with a superb individual strike but goals from Emad Moteab, Ahmed Hassan and substitute Mohamed Nagy ‘Gedo’ gave the champions a stylish win that...
Egypt 3-1 Nigeria: Holders fight back
Posted by admin on Jan 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment
EGYPT made a winning start to the defence of their African Nations Cup crown with an impressive fightback against Nigeria in Group C.
The holders went behind in the 12th minute when Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke scored against the run of play.
Egypt equalised through Emad Moteab, however, before Ahmed Hassan’s deflected effort completed an impressive turnaround for Hassan Shehata’s side. Substitute Mohamed Gedo grabbed...
