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Mba scored the only goal of the match last night as Nigeria lived up to its status as favorite by beating Burkina Faso 1-0 to lift the Africa Cup of Nations title at Soccer City.
Nigeria clinched its first continental title in nearly two decades.
Mba's sublime goal in the 40th minute won it this time and delivered another triumph for coach Stephen Keshi after he captained Nigeria to its last African Cup crown in 1994.
Back on Saturday night at a rain soaked Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Mali beat Ghana 3-1 for third place.
