Nigeria are expected to be crowned African football ings a third time Sunday by bringing the fairytale run of Burkina Faso to an end.
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Man for man, the Super Eagles look stronger than the Stallions ahead of the title match at the 85 000- capacity Soccer Stadium in Soweto, a township the south-west outskirts of Johannesborg.
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The team in green and white can also expect to enjoy a massive advantage in support with thousands of Nigerians working in the South African financial hub set to roar on the footballers they adore.
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Nigeria boast an amazing consistent Cup of Nations record with 13 top-three finishes in 16 previous appearances while Burkina Faso arrived in South Africa last month desperate to end a 17-match run without a victory.
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Stephen Keshi had this to say: '' What we have achieved so far will not help us come Sunday - the final is where you have to prove that you are the best team in Africa and worthy of the gold medals '', he stressed.
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Burkina Faso's Bance had this to say: '' Paul is the difference between this year and last year '',
We will beat them mercileesly.Trust me on that
The Super Eagles of Nigeria certainly need team work to win this game. I tip them to win anytime anyday