As the Green Eagles prepare to file out against the defending champions, the Pharaohs of Egypt in the opening group match of the African Cup of Nations, a former coach of the national football team, Christian Chukwu has given his predecessor, Amodu Shaibu tips on how to beat the North Africans.

The President of West African Football Union, Dr Amos Adamu has expressed shock and disbelief over the shooting of the Togolese national Football team, The Hawks, by Angolan rebels in the Cabinda region, Northern Angola on Friday, January 9th 2010.

Recuperating Nigerian striker Ikechukwu Uche has revealed how his heart stays with the Super Eagles in Angola and his focus on rounding up his therapy.

Nigerians Sunday night celebrated the dramatic 4-4 draw Mali earned in the opening match with Angola. They were all happy that Stephen Keshi, the former Eagles captain who is Mali’s coach ended up unscathed after being 4-0 goals down.

The latest twist in the on-going saga in Angola is that Togo will be disqualified from the African Nations Cup finals if they do not show up for yesterday’s Group B African Nations Cup match against Ghana in Cabinda.