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Odemwingie Sees Nigeria Through

Nigeria’s big names finally shined on Wednesday.

A brace from Lokomotiv Moscow forward Peter Odemwingie and a insurance tally from late substitute Obafemi Martins led Nigeria into the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals with a 3-0 win over Mozambique.

With the three points, Nigeria finishes second in Group C, behind Egypt, and will face Group D’s winner [...]

Egypt Clinches Group C With Win Over Mozambique

Two-time defending champions Egypt became the first team to win a group with their 2-0 victory over Mozambique. (Photo: Zumapress)

Egypt clinched a spot in the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals, winning Group C thanks to Dario Khan’s second own goal of the tournament, leading Egypt a 2-0 victory over Mozambique.

Two minutes into the [...]

Mozambique's Two Goal Comeback Draws Benin

Yoann Djidonou's two errors helped Mozambique draw Benin.

Mozambique come back from an early two goal deficit to draw Benin thanks to two goalkeeping errors from Yoann Djidonou.

A botched corner kick clearance plus a bizarre goal from a throw-in resulting from a Djidonou excursion from goal allowed Mozambique to overcome their slow start.

Razak Omotoyossi and [...]