Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON achievements complete guide

Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON Achievements: A Complete Guide

The Nigeria Super Eagles are the national football team of Nigeria, and they have a rich history in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at the team’s achievements in the AFCON tournament.

Early Years (1976-1980)

The Nigeria Super Eagles made their debut in the AFCON in 1976, and they finished as runners-up in the tournament. This was a significant achievement for the team, and it marked the beginning of a successful era for Nigerian football.

Golden Years (1980-1990)

The 1980s were a golden era for the Nigeria Super Eagles, as they won the AFCON title in 1980, 1984, and 1988. This period saw the emergence of some of the team’s greatest players, including Segun Odegbami, Muda Lawal, and Rashidi Yekini.

Modern Era (2000-Present)

Since the turn of the century, the Nigeria Super Eagles have continued to compete at a high level in the AFCON tournament. They have finished as runners-up in 2000, 2002, and 2019, and they won the title in 2013.

AFCON Titles

• 1980: Nigeria Super Eagles won the AFCON title in Lagos, Nigeria.
• 1984: Nigeria Super Eagles won the AFCON title in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
• 1988: Nigeria Super Eagles won the AFCON title in Accra, Ghana.
• 1994: Nigeria Super Eagles won the AFCON title in Tunis, Tunisia.
• 2013: Nigeria Super Eagles won the AFCON title in South Africa.

AFCON Runners-up

• 1976: Nigeria Super Eagles finished as runners-up in the AFCON tournament.
• 2000: Nigeria Super Eagles finished as runners-up in the AFCON tournament.
• 2002: Nigeria Super Eagles finished as runners-up in the AFCON tournament.
• 2019: Nigeria Super Eagles finished as runners-up in the AFCON tournament.

Notable Players

• Segun Odegbami: A legendary Nigerian footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s.
• Muda Lawal: A Nigerian footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s.
• Rashidi Yekini: A Nigerian footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.
• Victor Moses: A Nigerian footballer who played in the 2010s.
• Ahmed Musa: A Nigerian footballer who played in the 2010s.

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