Africa Cup of Nations 2013 TV Schedule: Date and Live Stream for AFCON Final

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Published: February 8, 2013

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In 2012, Nigeria didn't qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations and Burkina Faso was eliminated in the group stage without securing a single point. In 2013, the two countries are prepared to battle for the tournament championship.

It's the second meeting of the event between the two sides. In Group C play, Emmanuel Emenike gave the Super Eagles a first-half lead that they held until the dying moments of the match, when Alain Traore scored an equalizer for the Stallions.

The injured Traore won't be available this time around to bail out Burkina Faso, but its strong defense should ensure another intriguing match for the final. While Nigeria enters as the favorite, the Stallions have been no stranger to upsets so far.

Let's take a look at all the key information for Sunday's AFCON clash, followed by a match preview and a prediction for which country will lift the trophy.

 

When: Sunday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. ET

Where: FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa

Watch: EuroSport (Live stream only in U.S.)

Live Stream: ESPN3.com

 

Match Preview



Burkina Faso wasn't even on the radar when the tournament started. It was buried beneath a barrage of other contenders, including the Ivory Coast and Ghana, the latter of which was eliminated by the Stallions in the semifinals.

It's clear they entered the event with a plan to play defense-first football in a group that also featured Nigeria and defending champion Zambia. It worked. They finished atop Group C after allowing just one goal in three matches.



That terrific form carried over to the knockout rounds. Led by Paul Koulibaly and Bakary Kone, the Burkina Faso back line held Togo scoreless for 120 minutes in a 1-0 quarterfinal win. The only goal the Stallions allowed in their semifinal win over Ghana came from the penalty spot.

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