Tag Archives: AFCON 2013

FAB Music: ‘Champion’ by Saeon

Posted on February 11, 2013 by reporter

On Sunday, 10 February 2013, The Super Eagles emerged as winners of the 2013 AFCON after their finals against Burkina Faso, winning 1 – 0. Here’s an official victory song called “Champion” made by Saeon for the Super Eagles and … Continue reading →

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FAB Sports:Africa’s finest strikers of all-time in AFCON history

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Abbas Ogundipe

The ongoing AFCON 2013 will probably go down in the annals of the competition as the worst in terms of goals scored, unless participating teams shore up their goal scoring skills. At the last count, all teams combined have only … Continue reading →

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AFCON 2013:Super Eagles play disappointing draw, Burkina Faso tears Ethiopia apart

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Abbas Ogundipe

Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to soar , as defending champion, Zambia held them to 1-1. Nigeria’s Mikel Obi wasted a penalty in the 26th minute, before Emmanuel Emenike scored for Nigeria in  the 57th minute and when it looked as … Continue reading →

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AFCON 2013: South Africa outshines Angola, Morocco spoils Cape Verde’s party

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Abbas Ogundipe

Host, South Africa made up for their lackluster performance on opening day, when they  defeated Angola 2-0 in a match decided today . Bafana Bafana’s Siyabonga Sangweni scored the first goal in the 33rd, tucking a powerful  volley into the far … Continue reading →

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AFCON 2013:Burkina Faso breaks Nigeria’s heart, Ethiopia holds Zambia to a deadlock

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Abbas Ogundipe

Ten-man Super Eagles felt the mission was fait accompli, but their neighbours from West Africa Burkina Faso snatched a late equalizer on the dot of 94 minutes to ensure that the second match in Group C ended in a draw. Earlier … Continue reading →

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FAB Sports: Ghana and Mali set AFCON 2013 records

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Abbas Ogundipe

Ghana made history by becoming the first nation to score at the ongoing African Cup of Nations holding in South Africa, matches played on Saturday 20th January all  ended in goalless draws. (Watch match highlights below) Despite registering its name in the … Continue reading →

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FAB Sports :AFCON 2013 opens amid pomp and fanfare

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Abbas Ogundipe

The Rainbow nation has once again wowed the rest of Africa and indeed the world with a colourful opening ceremony full of verve and innovation. An heavy downpour threatened to ruin the day’s proceeding, but as if conjured the rain subsided in time, … Continue reading →

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AFCON 2013:THE STADIA AND THE FIXTURES

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Abbas Ogundipe

The finest of Africa’s players will trade tackles as the quest to know the best African football team begins January 19 in South Africa. Sixteen teams are vying for the trophy, which was last won by Zambia, a year ago, … Continue reading →

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FAB Sports: Sela Sela, AFCON 2013 OFFICIAL THEME SONG

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Abbas Ogundipe

“Sela-Sela is the theme song  for this year’s edition of the Cup of Nations which kicks-off January 19, in South Africa. The groovy tune rendered in a melange of English and Bantu is a song about love, joy, peace, and … Continue reading →

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