Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON Achievements: A Complete Guide
The Nigeria Super Eagles are the national team of Nigeria and have a rich history in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team has won the tournament three times and has finished as runners-up four times.
AFCON Titles:
1980: The Super Eagles won their first AFCON title in 1980 under the leadership of Coach Otto Glória. The team defeated Algeria 3-0 in the final.
1994: The Super Eagles won their second AFCON title in 1994 under the leadership of Coach Clemens Westerhof. The team defeated Zambia 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) in the final.
- 2013: The Super Eagles won their third AFCON title in 2013 under the leadership of Coach Stephen Keshi. The team defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.
AFCON Runner-Up Finishes:
- 1984: The Super Eagles finished as runners-up in 1984 under the leadership of Coach Otto Glória. The team lost to Cameroon 3-1 in the final.
- 1988: The Super Eagles finished as runners-up in 1988 under the leadership of Coach Manfred Höner. The team lost to Cameroon 1-0 in the final.
- 2000: The Super Eagles finished as runners-up in 2000 under the leadership of Coach Jo Bonfrere. The team lost to Cameroon 2-2 (4-3 on penalties) in the final.
- 2002: The Super Eagles finished as runners-up in 2002 under the leadership of Coach Festus Okpodu. The team lost to Cameroon 0-0 (3-5 on penalties) in the final.
AFCON Appearances:
The Super Eagles have appeared in the AFCON tournament 19 times, with their first appearance being in 1963.
AFCON Most Valuable Players:
- 1976: The Most Valuable Player award was won by Christian Chukwu.
- 1984: The Most Valuable Player award was won by Thomas Nkono.
- 1994: The Most Valuable Player award was won by Rashidi Yekini.
- 2000: The Most Valuable Player award was won by Joseph-Désiré Job.
- 2013: The Most Valuable Player award was won by Victor Moses.
AFCON Golden Boot Winners:
- 1976: The Golden Boot award was won by Awatef El-Hawary.
- 1984: The Golden Boot award was won by Thomas Nkono.
- 1994: The Golden Boot award was won by Rashidi Yekini.
- 2000: The Golden Boot award was won by Patrick Mboma.
- 2013: The Golden Boot award was won by Emmanuel Emenike.
