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Monday, 4 February 2013

Nigeria stun Ivory Coast to reach semis.



Emmanuel Emenike opened scoring for the Super Eagles just before half-time, smashing a thunderous effort past Boubacar Barry in the Ivorian goal. Midfielder Cheick Tiote drew the Elephants level shortly after the break, heading home from Didier Drogba's free-kick. But Sunday Mba sealed Nigeria's win with a shot deflected in off Sol Bamba.
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 The result sees Nigeria through to their fifth semi-final in seven Nations Cup appearances, while Ivory Coast's wait for a second continental title goes on, after they failed once again to live up to their billing as the highest-ranked side in Africa.
Semi final fixtures
Wed 6 Feb 2013 - Africa Cup of Nations
  • Mali v Nigeria 15:00
  • Burkina Faso v Ghana 18:30

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