Why Ghana will meet Nigeria in the AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS FINALS

Nigeria Team

Mali Team

Ghana Team

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Kick-off :15:00 GMT - Mali v Nigeria

Kick-off :18:30 GMT - Burkina Faso v Ghana

The African Cup of nation is now down to the final four - Mali, Nigeria, Ghana and Burkina Faso. On Wednesday 6 February, Nigeria will play Mali at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South-Africa. While Burkina Faso will face Ghana in Nelspruit. 
Now, let's look at the possibility of two-time winners Nigeria (won in 1980 and in 1994) meeting Ghana in the finals. This is an exciting prospect but is it possible? Let's now take a look at who may be playing in the Nigerian Super Eagles Team on Wednesday:

NIGERIA TEAM

GOAL KEEPERS

1             Vincent Enyeama            

23           Chigozie Agbim

DEFENDERS

2             Joseph Yobo      

3             Elderson Echiejile             

5             Efe Ambrose                      

6             Azubuike Egwuekwe      

14           Godfrey Oboabona        

21           Juwon Oshaniwa                             

22           Kenneth Omeruo      

      

MIDFIELDERS

4             Obiora Nwankwo            

10           John Obi Mikel                  

11           Victor Moses     

12           Reuben Gabriel

13           Fegor Ogude     

17           Ogenyi Onazi     

20           Nosa Igiebor      

STRIKERS

7             Ahmed Musa    

8             Brown Ideye      

9             Emmanuel Emenike        

15           Ikechukwu Uche              

18           Ejike Uzoenyi     

19           Sunday Mba

Mali Team:

Mali has never qualified for the World Cup although they are strong contenders for Brazil 2014. On Wednesday, Mali goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa will return for Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria after a suspension. Joining him on the pitch are some of the world's top players - if you didn't know, Mali has quite a few high-class players who have had major success in Europe such as former Barcelona star Seydou Keita, Adama Coulibaly, Adama Tamboura, Modibo Maiga and Cheick Diabate amongst others.

Ghana Team

Ghana last won the tournament in 1982. Looking at the Black Stars, it is not just the locals who will be aiming for goals if Ghana were to meet Nigeria. The Super Eagles need to look out for international stars such as John Pantsil, Sulley Munatri, Michael Essien and Asamoah Gyan who will stop at nothing to win this tournament. One to watch carefully is Swedish league top scorer Abdul Majeed Waris. Also, we should not overlook Juventus star Kwadwo Asamoah and Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu who would be completing the strong Ghanaian team.

SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2013 is the finals of the AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

KICK-OFF: 18:00 GMT - Loser SF 1 v Loser SF 2

SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2013 - AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS
KICK-OFF: 18:00 GMT - Winner SF 1 v Winner SF 2

Where to watch the match - check back here tomorrow.