Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 0: Mba's fine strike ends 19 years of hurt as Super Eagles win third Africa Cup of Nations title
By David KentNigeria claimed their third African Nations Cup title with a dominant performance over Burkina Faso in Johannesburg.
Sunday Mba fired the Super Eagles ahead with a superb volley five minutes before the break after a period of pressure saw Burkina Faso, competing in their first final, succumb to Stephen Keshi's side.
Cup of joy: A jubilant Nigeria squad hoist the Africa Cup of Nations trophy aloft for the third time
Always in control: Sunday Mba flicked the ball over a defender with his right, before firing home the only goal of the final with his other foot, sparking gleeful celebrations (below)
Wilfried Sanou came close to levelling for the Stallions midway through the second half but his brief flash of brilliance was extinguished by a top-drawer save by Vincent Enyeama.
It was Nigeria's first final since 2000 but they were hot favourites ahead of the match against the minnows from west Africa due to their 12-game unbeaten record.
Fancy seeing you again: Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi grabs the Africa Cup of Nations trophy after winning the competition as a player in 1994
Safe hands: Vincent Enyeama clings on despite pressure from Prejuce Nakoulma
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