The 2013 African Nations Cup has come and gone but the memories still remain with Nigeria emerging victorious against Burkina Faso in the final. There were many star performers but these two Nigerian home based players caught the eye of millions of people who watched Nigeria's matches sufficiently to get a mention as the emerging stars of Africa.

Godfrey Oboabona
Godfrey Oboabona is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for Sunshine Stars, as a defender.
Born: August 16, 1990
Position: Defender

The versatile defender is one of the lesser known names in the triumphant Nigerian squad but that may not be the case for long. His performance against Ivory Coast might just be the best in the competition. Tasked with the job of marking the Chelsea legend Didier Drogba he bullied the Galatasaray striker for the entire game.


Sunday Mba
Sunday Mba is a Nigerian football player who currently plays as a central midfielder for Nigerian Premier League club Warri Wolves
Born: November 28, 1988
Position: Midfielder

The 24-year-old forward scored the goal that ended Nigeria’s 19-year wait for a continental glory as they won their third Nations Cup trophy at the expense of Burkina Faso.

In 2008, Mba was close to teaming up with Spanish lower league side Elche, but the deal collapsed after his local club then, Enugu Rangers, demanded too much money. Has anyone made more of an impact than this man? The centre of a transfer storm in his homeland he may soon find himself a wanted man on European shores after his explosive midfield performances in the knockout stage of the competition. He is presently been chased by 16 European Clubs

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