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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Nigeria Vs Guinea Result

Nigeria Vs Guinea Result is 2-2. Nigeria became the latest marquee name to miss out on qualification for the 2012 CAF African Nations Cup today after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Guinea. Nigeria Vs Guinea Result make Guinea finished top of Group B with 14 points from 6 games, while Nigeria were 2nd on 11 points. In the other match of the group, Ethiopia defeated bottom team Madagascar 4-2.

Two-time champions Nigeria last failed to qualify for the Nations Cup in 1986 when they were eliminated by Zambia. Defending champions Egypt and four-time winners Cameroon have also failed to qualify for the African football showpiece to be staged in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea in January.



Nigeria suffered a massive setback 10 minutes into the 2nd half when Ismael Bangoura smashed home a bounce after a shot from length came off the post. The Super Eagles drew level in the 64th minute when Russia-based striker Obinna Nsofor fired home from inside the box after he was set up by replace Ahmed Musa.

Nigeria then took the lead in the 71st minute when replace Ikechukwu Uche shot home after he was set up by an Emmanuel Emenike header from inside the box. Guinea then got the result they required 5 minutes into stoppage time when Traore Ibrahima sneaked in a low shot beyond goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba.

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