Emmanuel Emenike of Nigeria, no. 9, celebrates his opening goal in Friday's encounter with reigning champions Zambia. Five minutes before the end of the match, Nigeria conceded a penalty, and Zambian goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene equalised for the champions.
| Tournament | 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Group Matches |
| Venue | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit - South Africa |
| Time | 2013-01-25 17:00 |
| GP | W | D | L | F | A | Dif | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Ethiopia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 |
Nigeria/Zambia: Revived Super Eagles Score, Zambia Nets Late Penalty
allAfrica, 25 January 2013
Zambia kept alive the defence of their African Nations Cup title by netting a late penalty against Nigeria on Friday to force a 1-1 draw in the battle of the Group C heavyweights. Read more »
Zambia/Nigeria: Enyeama Attacks Ref's Penalty Call
RFI, 26 January 2013
Nigeria skipper Vincent Enyeama last night hit out at the officials following his side's 1-1 draw with defending champions Zambia. Read more »
Zambia/Nigeria: Man of the 1st Match - Zambia 1-1 Nigeria
Africa Top Sports, 25 January 2013
In both teams they all did well side by side received bookings but its only one person who became the 'Man' of the match who is the goalkeeper of Zambia Kennedy Mweene. Read more »
Zambia/Nigeria: Things You Should Know - Zambia vs. Nigeria
Africa Top Sports, 25 January 2013
David Chabala is the highest caps winner for Zambia with 108 appearances. Read more »
Nigeria/Zambia: Any Hope After Nigeria, Zambia 1-1 Draw?
Vanguard, 25 January 2013
After a grueling 90minutes encounter at the the Mhobela Stadium in Nelspruit , South Africa, Nigeria and Zambia played a 1-1 draw. Read more »
Nigeria/Zambia: Psyched-Up Super Eagles Face Crucial Test Against Confident Zambia
allAfrica, 24 January 2013
Zambia and Nigeria were expected to be the front-runners in Group C at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, but both were held to disappointing draws in their opening matches. Read more »
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Fear of Failure Haunts Super Eagles
allAfrica, 22 January 2013
There is always wide-spread consternation when things go against Nigeria, so passionate and loyal is their extensive fan base. Read more »
Nigeria: Keshi's Eagles Don't Impress Me, Zambian Coach Slams Eagles
Vanguard, 13 January 2013
Zambia coach Herve Renard has slammed AFCON group rivals Nigeria, saying the current Super Eagles do not impress him. Read more »
Nigeria/Zambia: Zambia Coach - Eagles Don't Impress Me
Daily Trust, 14 January 2013
Zambia coach Herve Renard has slammed Africa Cup of Nations group rivals Nigeria, saying the current Super Eagles do not impress him. Read more »
Zambia: Sata's Goodwill Message to Chipolopolo
Zambia Reports, 15 January 2013
President Michael Chilufya Sata has sent a message of goodwill to the Zambia national soccer team ahead of the 29th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations finals, which kick off in… Read more »
Africa: Zambia to Defend Title With a More Powerful Squad
CAF, 10 January 2013
Zambia will parade an even stronger squad than last year when they defend the Africa Cup of Nations title won against massive odds in Gabon. In come defender Emmanuel Mbola,… Read more »
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