Will the Super Eagles fly?

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will host the Lone stars of Liberia in an African Nations cup match on October 13th,2012. The South Africa 2013 tournament is another opportunity for Nigeria to show that they can still compete at the peak of African football. Stephen Keshi's men missed the 2012 edition after a 2-2 draw against the 'Sili Nationale' of Guinea in 2011.

The reward
The outcome of the game will determine whether Nigeria or Liberia's flag willl be flown in the rainbow nation. The first leg of this tie ended in a 1-1 draw in Monrovia. A goalless draw or a win of any margin will be enough for the Eagles to fly in South Africa.

Stars to watch
Ikechukwu Uche and Victor Moses are some of the key players that must put in their best on Saturday. The Eagles defence must be tightened while Enyeama should be given a BREAK in order to avoid a schoolboy error from the former Enyimba and Lille shot stopper. An in-form Chigozie Agbim or Austin Ejide will be a better choice.

Venue: UJ Esuene stadium, Calabar
Date: Saturday 13th October,2012

Keshi warns Eagles after Liberia's draw

Nigeria's senior national team manager, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, has warned all the players that played in a 2-2 draw against Liberia. The African Nations Cup qualifier took place at the Samuel Doe Stadium in Monrovia. The Eagles were a goal behind after 9 minutes.

Nosa Igiebor and Ike Uche scored two quick goals as the first half ended 2-1 in favour of Nigeria. Sekul Oliseh equalised for the home team later in the second half.

On the arrival of the team at the Nnamdi Azikwe stadium in Abuja, the Super Eagles gaffer warned all the players to buckle up ahead of the return leg of the qualifier. Vincent Enyeama was the last player to arrive the Eagles camp and he also conceeded two cheap goals.

He said anyone that won't give a 110% performance should not honour his invitation.
Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2012 edition of the nations cup after a 2-2 draw against Guinea in October,2011.

Nigeria's next game is the second leg encounter against the Lone stars of Liberia on October 13,2012.

Liberia vs Nigeria preview

The Lone stars of Liberia will host the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Monrovia. The match id the first leg of the final qualifying series of the 2013 African cup of nations in South Africa. The Super Eagles missed out of the 2012 edition after a disappointing 2-2 draw against Guinea in October,2011.

Stephen Keshi invited 11 foreign based professionals and 11 home based players for Saturday's clash. The last match between these two teams ended in a 2-0 win for the former African champions. That match was a friendly match that was organized to mark Liberia's independence.

Emmanuel Emenike and Ikechukwu Uche are some of the players that will feature in the match. Peter Odemwingie and Mikel Obi are notable absentees for the game.


Our prediction: Liberia 1-2 Nigeria

Nigeria to tackle Liberia in final AFCON qualifier

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn against the Lone stars of Liberia in the final African Nations Cup 2013 qualifier in September and October this year. The Eagles by two goals to nil on aggregate to get to this stage while the Liberians defeated Namibia 1-0. The first leg of the match comes up on the weekend of 7-9 September in Monrovia while the return leg is slated for a Nigerian city in October. Calabar hosted the World and Nations Cup qualifiers in June, but it's uncertain whether the Liberia match will be played at the same venue. The last meeting between these two sides ended 2-0 in favour of Nigeria. The team was made up of home based players and they were able to secure a win in Monrovia.