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Nigeria star Mikel warns favourites Ivory Coast

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has warned Africa Cup of Nations title favourites Ivory Coast not to write off Nigeria ahead of a mega quarter-final clash this weekend.

Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel and Ethiopia defender Biyadiglign Eliase during their Africa Cup of Nations match on January 29, 2013. Mikel has warned Cup of Nations title favourites Ivory Coast not to write off Nigeria ahead of a mega quarter-final clash this weekend.

Mikel excelled and Stamford Bridge teammate Victor Moses slotted two late penalties as the Super Eagles overcame gallant Ethiopia 2-0 Tuesday in this north-western town to finish second behind shock Group C winners Burkina Faso.

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