AFCON 2013: 'Moses Begged Me To Allow Him Play Penalties, I Will Play Spot-Kicks In Future' – Mikel

John Mikel Obi has revealed that he was set to take the two penalty kicks, in the Super Eagles last Group C game against Ethiopia, but his Chelsea team mate Victor Moses, pleaded to allow him take them.  Obi had missed from the spot in the second game against Zambia, but Moses converted the two kicks to give Nigeria a much needed victory.

The midfielder however said he will not run away from taking spot-kicks in future.

VIDEO: Watch The Opening Ceremony Of AFCON 2013!

Just in case you missed the opening ceremony of the 2013 African Cup of Nations holding in South Africa, you have the chance to relive it! The competition kicked off yesterday with 16 countries participating and over 6 billion TV viewers worldwide watching! Jump to 4:00 where the real actions starts (just in case you’re not the type for intros).

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AFCON 2013 Opening Ceremony Highlight - 19.01.2013

Super Eagles Squad for African Cup of Nations 2013

Forwards: Ahmed Musa ( CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel Emenike (Spartak Moscow, Russia); Victor Moses (Chelsea FC, England); Sunday Mba (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria); Ikechukwu Uche (Villarreal FC, Spain); Brown Ideye (Dynamo Kyiv, Ukraine); Ejike Uzoenyi (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)

 Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Nosa Igiebor (Real Betis, Spain); Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Obiora Nwankwo (Calcio Padova, Italy); Fegor Ogude (Valerenga FC, Norway); Reuben Gabriel (Kano Pillars, Nigeria);

AfCON 2013: Globacom Charges Eagles On Group Stage Matches

Second National Operator, Globacom Nigeria Limited, has called on the Super Eagles to make Nigerians happy by putting up a superlative performance during the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. In a press statement issued in Lagos on Monday, Globacom advised the Eagles to tackle every match from the group stage with determination and zeal to win, adding that this will guide them progressively to the final stages of the competition.

Film maker Amaka Igwe's TV station launch set for February 2013

Celebrated film maker, producer and director, Mrs. Amaka Igwe, will join the league of television station (QTV) owners in February, 2013. The Federal Government of Nigeria awarded the MD/CEO of Amaka Igwe Studios, BOBTV, and producer of classic movies such as Checkmate, Fuji House of Commotion, Rattlesnake, Violated, and Glamour Girls, television and radio licenses years back. Well, she's now ready and rearing to go, having kicked off the radio arm (Top FM) years ago. Everything is now set, staffers are counting down, the equipment is here and daily being test-run.

Eagles’ll put smiles on our faces in 2013 – Disu

Former national coach Tunde Disu tells OLUFEMI ATOYEBIthat the controversy surrounding selection of players by Super Eagles coach Steven Keshi has put a pressure on the team ahead of the Nations Cup

 How will you describe the misunderstanding between Super Eagles coach Steen Keshi and Osaze Odemwingie?

It is distracting, unnecessary and unhealthy for Nigeria. I worked with Keshi many years ago and I know how he feels in situation like this. From his experience in the Togolese national team, I think he should have craftily avoided this situation.

Our Expectations In 2013 By Nollywood Practitioners

Like the previous years, the out-going year, 2012 is a year of the good, the bad and the ugly in Nollywood. A year full of intrigues, heartbreaks and tears, some practitioners got married, sealed endorsement deals, won awards, premiered hit movies  and welcomed new babies  among other good things. But above all, the industry lost some of its veteran actors to the cold hands of death.