Finally, after months, if not years of anticipation, Nigeria re-emerge at the continental high table. All that stands in the way of a triumphant return to Africa’s centrepiece occasion are the Stallions of Burkina Faso, west African neighbours unlikely to roll over for Stephen Keshi’s Super Eagles.

In recent friendly matches, against Catalunya and Cape Verde, the 'Big Boss' has shuffled his pack, attempting to find the right blend of superstars and workhorses, trying to forge a complete outfit out of the players at his disposal. John Obi Mikel will surely feature in the heart of the midfield, but will the Chelsea man be employed with a defensive or an attacking remit?

The answer to this question may determine who plays alongside him in Keshi’s 4-3-3 formation. Perhaps it will be Norway-based midfielder Fegor Ogude, or maybe Nosa Igiebor will be allowed to fulfil creative duties in the centre of the field.

Despite losing all three of their games at the last Afcon, Burkina Faso arrive at South Africa keen to demonstrate improvement from 2012 – and are more than capable of pulling off a shock. Midfielder Jonathan Pitroipa is a player with the potential to cause Nigeria trouble, and although vocal before the tournament about the difficulties within the group, the Super Eagles will need to keep close tabs on Rennes’ creative hub.

Pitroipa will likely be supporting Moumouni Dagano and Alain Traore, and the pair have more than enough natural ability to test Vincent Enyeama and the defenders charged with protecting Nigeria’s goal. Charles Kabore of Marseille, is a key player at the back for Burkina Faso, and he will need to be on top form for the Stallions to get anything from the match.

http://www.goal.com/en/match/97152/nigeria-vs-burkina-faso/preview

nigeria 4 - 1 burkina faso quote me after the game

Nigeria 1 B Faso 0

Yes O°˚˚˚ Super Eagles should use †ђξ match to show those silly Ghanaians that ranting in the press doesn't win you matches...or trophies at that! Up Eagles!!!

may be Nig 3 - Bfaso 1

hope nta will show this one?

Predictions are on,do chk ma post if u wanna predict ,thnk u all

demana: Predictions are on,do chk ma post if u wanna predict ,thnk u all

any price attached?

Wow!!! Guys,am watching "GOSPESL CHRIST TV" live right now,and the prophet said "Nigeria will win their match and their performance will be superb"..
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D chicken dudes might end up losing, dy always find away to break nigerians hope

@Kslib, u no serious. Nigeria all the way.

Nigeria 3- Burkina Faso 0, I'm sorry my burkina girl, I've got no choice but omo 9ja till I die

Up super eagles

Kslib: Wow!!! Guys,am watching "GOSPESL CHRIST TV" live right now,and the prophet said "Nigeria will win their match and their performance will be superb"..
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Guy, you no well.

we gonna trash Burkina faso by a wide margin. Who want to bet?

majour: D chicken dudes might end up losing, dy always find away to break nigerians hope

you be fool go fınd work

I hope say una don buy una calculators oh,cos at the end,we must still calculate our hope of qualifying to the next round... Na super eagles make me sabi maths ooh..

ıf naıja no fıt wın boko boyz then all the players make dem retıre asap

On a serious note,i know the eagles will make us proud...

Eagles 4-1 burkinababes



#team eagles

This wan na pass match we don win 2:1

Ooooh, why 7pm nah......... Same time as my Bible study time. Anyway, God first.

Kslib: I hope say una don buy una calculators oh,cos at the end,we must still calculate our hope of qualifying to the next round... Na super eagles make me sabi maths ooh..

dude pls carry ur pessimistic mindset else where okay? Cheers

gOOD LUCK TO THE SUPER VULTURES

rugcarpet: Ooooh, why 7pm nah......... Same time as my Bible study time. Anyway, God first.

pray for us

illitrate: gOOD LUCK TO THE SUPER VULTURES

just like your name, u are worst than that

Nigeria 1 burk 1 ........ Quote me aafta d match

Eheh,see predictions o,me self don watch 2mao match finish o,9ja nai win d match ,I go yan una d score later..