Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON Achievements Explained for Beginners
The Nigeria Super Eagles is the national football team of Nigeria, representing the country in international football competitions. The team has a rich history of competing in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with several notable achievements that have earned them a special place in the hearts of Nigerian football fans.
AFCON Titles Won by Nigeria Super Eagles
1994 AFCON: The Super Eagles won their first-ever AFCON title in 1994, defeating Zambia 1-0 in the final.
2013 AFCON: After a 19-year wait, the Super Eagles won their second AFCON title in 2013, defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.
Notable AFCON Appearances by Nigeria Super Eagles
- 1990 AFCON: The Super Eagles finished as runners-up in the 1990 AFCON, losing to Algeria in the final.
- 2000 AFCON: The team finished as runners-up again in the 2000 AFCON, losing to Cameroon in the final.
- 2008 AFCON: The Super Eagles finished as third-place winners in the 2008 AFCON, defeating Zambia 1-0 in the third-place playoff.
AFCON Quarter-Finalists and Semi-Finalists
- 1976 AFCON: The Super Eagles reached the quarter-finals in the 1976 AFCON, losing to Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo).
- 1980 AFCON: The team reached the quarter-finals again in the 1980 AFCON, losing to Morocco.
- 1984 AFCON: The Super Eagles reached the semi-finals in the 1984 AFCON, losing to Cameroon.
- 1988 AFCON: The team reached the semi-finals again in the 1988 AFCON, losing to Cameroon.
- 1992 AFCON: The Super Eagles reached the semi-finals in the 1992 AFCON, losing to Côte d’Ivoire.
- 2004 AFCON: The team reached the semi-finals again in the 2004 AFCON, losing to Mali.
- 2010 AFCON: The Super Eagles reached the semi-finals in the 2010 AFCON, losing to Egypt.
Conclusion
The Nigeria Super Eagles have a rich history of competing in the AFCON, with several notable achievements that have earned them a special place in the hearts of Nigerian football fans. From their first-ever AFCON title in 1994 to their second title in 2013, the team has consistently shown their prowess on the continental stage.
