Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON Achievements Complete Guide
Introduction
The Nigeria Super Eagles are the national football team of Nigeria, and they have a rich history of achieving great things in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at the Super Eagles’ AFCON achievements, from their first appearance in the tournament to their most recent successes.
Early Years (1976-1984)
1976: The Super Eagles made their debut in the AFCON, finishing as runners-up to Ghana.
1978: They won their first AFCON title, defeating Guinea 3-1 in the final.
- 1980: The Super Eagles retained their title, defeating Algeria 3-0 in the final.
- 1984: They won their third consecutive AFCON title, defeating Cameroon 3-1 in the final.
The Golden Generation (1988-1994)
- 1988: The Super Eagles won their fourth AFCON title, defeating Cameroon 1-0 in the final.
- 1990: They won their fifth AFCON title, defeating Algeria 1-0 in the final.
- 1992: The Super Eagles won their sixth AFCON title, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
- 1994: They won their seventh AFCON title, defeating Zambia 1-1 (4-3 in penalties) in the final.
Modern Era (2000-Present)
- 2000: The Super Eagles finished as runners-up to Cameroon.
- 2002: They finished as runners-up to Cameroon again.
- 2004: The Super Eagles finished as runners-up to Tunisia.
- 2013: They won their eighth AFCON title, defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.
- 2019: The Super Eagles finished as runners-up to Algeria.
Conclusion
The Nigeria Super Eagles have a rich history of achieving great things in the AFCON, with eight titles to their name. From their early years to their modern era, the Super Eagles have consistently shown their dominance in African football. We hope that this guide has provided you with a comprehensive look at the Super Eagles’ AFCON achievements.
