<P> Nigeria had several chances to extend their lead in the second half, but none were converted . In the 77th minute, Wilfried Sanou forced a fingertip save from Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama to prevent an equaliser . </P> <P> Burkina Faso head coach Paul Put conceded that his team "showed Nigeria a bit too much respect in the first half", but contended that "The whole of Burkina Faso can be proud of their players ." </P> <P> Nigeria head coach Stephen Keshi declared "Winning this is mainly for my nation". Looking forward to the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup he said "To represent Africa in Brazil at the Confed Cup is an honour for Nigeria ." This victory made Keshi the second man, after Mahmoud El - Gohary, to win the Cup of Nations as both player and coach . </P>

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