Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo feels the side still did well in their 1-1 draw against Burkina Faso, but insists they need to do better when they meet Zambia on Friday
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The Super Eagles were denied three points at the very end of a thrilling Group C opener against Burkina Faso, who scored in the 94th minute.
Like the first Group C match between Zambia and Ethiopia, this game ended 1-1 and leaves everyone on an equal footing; like most 2013 Africa Cup of Nations contestants. There's been five draws from six games thus far, only Mali have won beating Niger 1-0.
Burkinabe substitute Alain Traore netted the all-important equaliser, nullifying Emmanuel Emenike's 23rd minute strike for the Super Eagles, who also had a player sent off.
The Nigerians though are not pleased with the point and are gunning to take down the defending champions this week.
Yobo said: "We just have to win the game to move up.
"We did well against Burkina Faso, but conceding in the very last second was disappointing. We have to show character in next game against Zambia.
"We know what to expect in the game because they are the defending champions and we respect them for that, they know what we can do as well and know what we will come for in the match.
"It will be a difficult game because both teams need the three points."
The two clash on Friday at the Mbombela Stadium, kickoff is at 5pm.
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