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Keshi vows to work on Eagles midfield

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By Jacob AJOM The Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna was near capacity full when Nigeria hosted Ivory Coast in the first leg, 2014 African Nations Championship qualifier on Saturday, July 6. When the Super Eagles emerged from the tunnel, it was evident that the Stephen Keshi tutored team were out to obliterate the sour memories of the FIFA Confederations Cup from the consciousness of Nigerians. Their opponents, the Elephants of Cote d”Ivoire were worthy ambassadors  of their country as they were to prove moments later. [caption id="attachment_277271" align="alignnone" width="412"] Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi with Home Based Super Eagles at a News Conference at the Eagles' Camp in Abuja[/caption] Keshi fielded his strongest eleven and they did not disappoint as they romped to a deserving 4-1 win. Of the lot, however, Afcon 2013 hero, Sunday Mba was again the hero of the day. After creating the opening goal which was scored by Mohammed Gambo, Mba pr...