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Nigeria claimed their third African Nations Cup title with a dominant performance over Burkina Faso in Johannesburg.
Sunday Mba fired the Super Eagles ahead with a superb volley five minutes before the break after a period of pressure saw Burkina Faso, competing in their first final, succumb to Stephen Keshi's side.
Cup of joy: A jubilant Nigeria squad hoist the Africa Cup of Nations trophy aloft for the third time

Always in control: Sunday Mba flicked the ball over a defender with his right, before firing home the only goal of the final with his other foot

Winner: Sunday Mba is congratulated by Nigeria team-mates after firing the only goal of the game


Fancy seeing you again: Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi grabs the Africa Cup of Nations trophy after winning the competition as a player in 1994

Safe hands? Vincent Enyeama clings on despite pressure from Prejuce Nakoulma 

No holds barred: Burkina Faso's Mady Panandetiguiri clashes with Nigeria keeper Vincent Enyeama 

Outnumbered: Nigeria's Victor Moses scraps for possession with Burkina Faso's Bakary Kone (centre), Mohamed Koffi (back) and Djakaridja Kone (right) 

At full stretch: Burkina Faso keeper Daouda Diakite repels a Nigeria attack 

Holding on: Burkina Faso keeper Diakite saves from Moses 

Concern: Nigeria defender Elderson Echiejile leaves the pitch on a stretcher after sustaining an injury 

Warm welcome: FIFA president Sepp Blatter was made to feel at home in Johannesburg

Warm welcome: FIFA president Sepp Blatter was made to feel at home in South Africa
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