Nigeria vs Burkina Faso - 2013 Africa Cup of Nations - Live Play by Play

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Nigeria

Match 6 - Mon 21 January, 20:00, Mbombela Stadium

Goals	Goals
9. Emmanuel Emenike (23’)	10. Alain Traore (90 + 4’)

Play by Play

live commentary

	– Welcome to the MTNFootball.com live commentary of the second Group C match between Nigeria and Burkina Faso at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.
	– The first game in this group saw defending champions Zambia being cancelled out 1-1 by 10-man Ethiopia, who are back at this tournament after a 31-year absence.
	– The stats favour a Super Eagles win today...
	– Nigeria have not lost in six meetings at full international level and the Stallions last won an AFCON in 1998 when they staged the competition.
	– The first and only time both teams battled in this competition was at the 1978 tournament in Ghana, where the Eagles beat Upper Volta 4-2.
	1’ – We have kick off.
	2’ – Nigeria dominating possession early on.
	5’ – Another Nigerian attack comes to nothing as Burkina Faso manage to intercept the ball.
	7’ – What a chance for Ideye who was almost clear on goal but Kone managed to get a challenge in.
	8’ – Ideye makes penalty appeal but the Algerian ref ignores it as the Dynamo Kiev striker appeared to have been impeded inside the Burkina box.
	9’ – Nigeria are controlling proceedings.
	10’ – Nigeria give away a throw-in inside their own half of the pitch.
	11’ – Igiebor gets another free kick after he is fouled around his own box.
	12’ – It's end to end stuff now as both teams try to assert themselves on this Group C game.
	13’ – Ideye comes close after a wonderful low cross from the right by Ahmed Musa, Ideye's effort just over the top.
	14’ – Free kick to Burkina after Ogude fouls Pitroipa.
	15’ – Dagano header off free kick out of touch, goal kick Nigeria.
	15’ – Ahmed Musa is having a good game.
	16’ – Nigeria come close again to unlock Burkina defence but his header off a cross by Emenike goes in the opposite direction.
	16’ – So far the Eagles have acquitted themselves nicely, they only need to convert the chances they are now creating.
	17’ – Side netting by Burkina Faso.
	18’ – Mistake by Yobo in his defence but it is finally clear away.
	18’ – That is the second error by the Eagles skipper.
	19’ – Nigeria have created the more chances, but they must also watch their back four.
	20’ – Efe Ambrose penalised for foul on Dagano, free kick Burkina.
	21’ – Kone down after a challenge with Emenike, free kick to Burkina Faso.
	21’ – Burkina player Rouamba is down after another tangle with Ogude.
	23’ – Emmanuel Emenike (Nigeria) scores!
	23’ – Brown Ideye (Nigeria) assists with a goal.
	23’ – Finally the Eagles break the deadlock and it is the power of Emenike and a stylish flick give Nigeria the lead.
	24’ – Fegor Ogude (Nigeria) is cautioned.
	24’ – Ogude is booked for foul on the lively Pitroipa.
	25’ – Nigeria give away a corner as Burkina attack in search of an equaliser
	25’ – Head collision between Ambrose and Bance and the Nigeria defender is still on the turf.
	26’ – Kone has a chance to level scores off a corner but his effort sails over the bar.
	27’ – Burkina are attacking, infringement against Dagano for a hand ball around Nigeria goal area, free kick Nigeria.
	29’ – Bance shoots at goal, but a deflection by Nigeria player and corner to Burkina.
	30’ – Oboabona clears the danger, throw in Burkina.
	31’ – Game is held up, but finally Burkina get a free kick in a scoreable position.
	31’ – Nothing comes out of this lucky free kick.
	32’ – Yobo is struggling as he fails to clear.
	32’ – Soulama heads a long ball out of danger as Emenike bears in on goal.
	33’ – Nigeria attack again.
	33’ – Throw in Nigeria deep inside Burkina half.
	34’ – Elderson sets up Ideye but the Dynamo Kiev striker's shot is weak and it does not trouble the Asante Kotoko goalie.
	35’ – Pitroipa fouled by Ogude in a good position for Burkina to score.
	35’ – Ogude is playing with fire as he is already on a booking.
	36’ – Dagano shot from the free kick crashes against the eagles wall and corner to Burkina.
	36’ – Nigeria clear their lines but Stallions come surging back again.
	37’ – Soulama punches away a cross from the right as Eagles attack.
	38’ – Efe Ambrose (Nigeria) is cautioned.
	39’ – Nigeria defence has held out after a nervy start.
	40’ – Ahmed Musa shoots at Burkina goal but Soulama gathers easily.
	40’ – Emenike is fouled, Nigeria free kick.
	41’ – Nigeria defence giving the ball away so easily otherwise they are on top of this game.
	42’ – Defensive header by Yobo, throw in for Burkina.
	43’ – Nigeria doing the passing game now.
	43’ – Igiebor has had a good game in the middle for Nigeria.
	43’ – Hugues fouls Oboabona in Eagles goal area, free kick to the Eagles.
	44’ – Musa dashes into the Burkina area but he is warded off.
	45’ – Free kick to Burkina Faso close to the eagles box, the Eagles are giving away the ball too easily out of their defence.
	45 + 1’ – There will be two minutes of additional time.
	45 + 2’ – Ideye is stopped by Burkina marker.
	45 + 2’ – Igiebor fouls in the center circle as Burkina continue to attack.
	45 + 2’ – The referee brings the first half to an end.
	46’ – Second half kicks off.
	46’ – Burkina Faso Substitution: Wilfried Sanou replaces Wilfried Dah
	46’ – Lively Ideye shoots wide off target after he is set up by Emenike.
	47’ – Nigeria are attacking in search of an 'insurance goal'.
	48’ – Long ball Ogude from midfield, but too strong for Musa.
	49’ – Header by Dagano inside Nigeria 18-yard box, but it poses no problem as it goes in opposite direction.
	50’ – Burkina are still coming, but Enyeama gathers a low drive.
	51’ – Emenike wins a throw in inside Burkina half.
	52’ – Mikel holds off challenge of Rouambo, he is having a great game.
	52’ – Disappointing cross by Sanou from the right, goal kick Nigeria now.
	53’ – Nigeria passing very well in the middle.
	54’ – Ambitious shot by Emenike, way off target, Nigeria are back in control of this West African derby.
	55’ – Pitriopa falls inside the box but no penalty for Burkina Faso.
	56’ – Soulama comes out to deny Ideye.
	57’ – Free kick to Nigeria around the center circle, taken by Elderson.
	57’ – Emenike wins other throw in for Nigeria.
	58’ – Nigeria Substitution: Ikechukwu Uche replaces Emmanuel Emenike
	59’ – Nigeria win a corner to be taken by Mikel.
	60’ – An hour played and it is still Nigeria 1, Burkina Faso 0, still very much an open game.
	61’ – Sanou shot is blocked by Oboabona.
	65’ – Burkina Faso Substitution: Alain Traore replaces Aristide Bance
	70’ – Nigeria Substitution: Ogenyi Onazi replaces Fegor Ogude
	73’ – Nosa Igiebor (Nigeria) is cautioned.
	74’ – Efe Ambrose (Nigeria) is sent off.
	78’ – Nigeria Substitution: Kenneth Omeruo replaces Brown Ideye
	82’ – Burkina Faso Substitution: Abdou Razak Traore replaces Florent Roumba
	83’ – Yobo wins a throw in deep inside Nigeria half.
	84’ – Musa dashed inside the Burkina area but Soulama is alert and gathers the ball.
	85’ – Musa is again on the run again but again he is foiled by the Burkina defence.
	85’ – Musa flagged offside, free kick to the Stallions.
	86’ – Burkina Faso and the ones now pressing.
	86’ – Musa is again caught offside.
	87’ – Nigeria win a free kick in the middle of the park.
	88’ – Good move by Nigeria, but Mikel balloons his shot from the top of the box wide.
	88’ – Traore drives a low shot but Enyeama gathers.
	89’ – Defensive header by Oboabona.
	90 + 4’ – Alain Traore (Burkina Faso) scores!
	90 + 4’ – Jonathan Pitroipa (Burkina Faso) assists with a goal.
	90 + 4’ – The referee blows the whistle for Full Time.
	90 + 4’ – Jonathan Pitroipa of Burkina Faso has been selected as Man of the Match.
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