NIGERIA

Of course we all know Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations to earn the right to represent Africa at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013. The Africa Cup of Nations was played in South Africa in January and February 2013.

SPAIN

World Champs

Double Euro Champs

As the reigning world champions, Spain qualify automatically for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.

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ITALY

With Spain already guaranteed a place as world champions, Italy qualified automatically as the European representative after reaching the final of UEFA EURO 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.

MEXICO

Mexico defeated USA 4-2 in the final of the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, thereby booking their place at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.

TAHITI

Tahiti won the OFC Nations Cup 2012 in Honiara, Solomon Islands. They beat New Caledonia 1-0 in the final and will now become the first nation other than Australia or New Zealand to represent Oceania at the global tournament in June 2013.

URUGUAY

Uruguay won the Copa America 2011, defeating colombia 3-0 in a final which took place in Argentina. They qualify as the second representatives from South America, alongside hosts Brazil.

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BRAZIL

Brazil qualified automatically as the Host Country.

Rossikk: Look, we'e the reigning African champions. No team there is looking forward to playing us!!!!

Then again, the other teams are champions of their own continents too.

What a fabulous competition.

Yeah! Thats why its called. . .

THE FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS

Havilah93:

Yeah! Thats why its called. . .

THE FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS

way to go broda

Italy's coach, Cesare Prandelli has just announced his 23 man squad for the tournament:

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Federico Marchetti (Lazio), Salvatore Sirigu (Paris Saint-Germain)

Defenders: Ignazio Abate (AC Milan), Davide Astori (Cagliari), Andrea Barzagli (Juventus), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Mattia De Sciglio (AC Milan), Christian Maggio (Napoli)

Midfielders: Alberto Aquilani (Fiorentina), Antonio Candreva (Lazio), Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Alessandro Diamanti (Bologna), Emanuele Giaccherini (Juventus), Claudio Marchisio (Juventus), Riccardo Montolivo (AC Milan), Andrea Pirlo (Juventus)

Forwards: Mario Balotelli (Milan), Alessio Cerci (Torino), Stephan El Shaarawy (Milan), Alberto Gilardino (Bologna), Sebastian Giovinco (Juventus).

THE COUNTDOWN COUNTINUES ......... 9 DAYS TO GO we are still waiting for the Super Eagles Coach to announce the team list for the tournament...would the win against the harambe Stars of Kenya in the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers push them to greater things in the tournament?let's wait and see.

okay. We won.

Great performance from the eagles, but we still need to step it up. Uruguay and spain are no kenya . . .

Havilah93: okay. We won.

Great performance from the eagles, but we still need to step it up. Uruguay and spain are no kenya . . .

u just took d words rite out of my mouth but its good we develop a wining mentality

It's good for the team to win their next game against Namibia. It will boost their confidence.

The good thing with this team is that the more they stay together over an extended period of time, the more they gel and play as a team. Let's go there Eagles.

The bigger they come, the bigger they fall.

Let them Spain, Uruguay be prepared for battle.

8 DAYS TO KICKOFF.......would the just released FIFA rankings have any impact or Implication on how things play out?let's wait to find out.....

Would d absence of Emenike n moses affect how Nigeria plays at the tournament?SHHHHH, ITS 7 DAYS to go.Don't forget to watch d world n european Champs play Haiti today.

6 DAYS TO KICKOFF

luvable sam: Would d absence of Emenike n moses affect how Nigeria plays at the tournament?SHHHHH, ITS 7 DAYS to go.Don't forget to watch d world n european Champs play Haiti today.

The game ended 2-1 in favour of Spain.

good to be here....

Surpried that this tourney is now regarded as a 'major' trophy

AjanleKoko: Surpried that this tourney is now regarded as a 'major' trophy

As far it's a FIFA-organized senior competition, it will always be tagged as 'major'. However, not many teams will be distraught if they perform poorly at this tournament, as the World cup is always the main target.

CFCfan:

The game ended 2-1 in favour of Spain.

yea I watched d match,don't tink d spainish team is excellent just yet n did u c d haitian Goal?it was WoW!watched brazil n france too,d newcastle boys dun spoil d french team.brazil wasn't spectacular either.



5 Days left!

Spain beating haiti speaks volumes. Didnt watch the match, and didn't know the players that played for spain, but for a scoreline as close as that, we shouldnt underestimate Tahiti, or any team whatsoever. We however need to be confident in our abilities

Ticket update:

So far, here are the number of allocated tickets for Nigeria's matches -
Tahiti v. Nigeria = 16,714

Nigeria v. Uruguay =26,136

Nigeria v. Spain = 42,173

3 Days Left

luvable sam: 3 Days Left

Yelz O

2 days to go!!!

Eagles, please dont be throwing chances away like you were doing last night. We still believe in you, but you must learn to take chances when they come.

1 DAY TO GO.

I think all confederation cup matters should come here, luvable sam, mukina n CFCfan takenote that u don't have to create other threads n MOD front page pls

1 day to go already. With all the drama in the eagles camp would Nigeria go far?fingers crossed. Televisions Ready

I ave a strong feeling That we will lose the tahiti game but we will beat, Uraguay and Spain..

Bimfo: I ave a strong feeling That we will lose the tahiti game but we will beat, Uraguay and Spain..

how wud dat happen?

luvable sam: how wud dat happen?

Is it not the game of football?? Lets wait and see...