{"id":128415,"date":"2026-07-09T12:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/?p=128415"},"modified":"2026-10-21T09:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:43:07","slug":"untold-story-behind-stephen-keshis-afcon-2013-triumph-tb-joshua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/untold-story-behind-stephen-keshis-afcon-2013-triumph-tb-joshua\/","title":{"rendered":"Untold story behind Stephen Keshi&#8217;s AFCON 2013 triumph | TB Joshua"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xangg3m\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nDid you know the real story behind Nigeria&#8217;s incredible AFCON 2013 victory? Join Chidinma Okoh as she sits down with football journalist David Meshioye for an exclusive look at one of football&#8217;s greatest chapters, told by someone who was there.<\/p>\n<p>David Meshioye takes us behind the scenes of the 2013 AFCON tournament, revealing the challenges and triumphs of the Super Eagles. Discover the unique motivational tactics of legendary coach Stephen Keshi, who famously instilled a fighting spirit in his team by emphasizing that &#8220;they don&#8217;t like us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Learn how Keshi defied expectations, transforming a team written off by many into champions. 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