Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON achievements complete guide

Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON Achievements Complete Guide

The Nigeria Super Eagles are the national football 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 consistently been one of the top teams in Africa.

AFCON Titles Won:

• 1980: The Super Eagles won their first AFCON title in 1980, defeating Ghana 3-0 in the final.

• 1994: The team won their second title in 1994, defeating Zambia 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) in the final.
• 2013: The Super Eagles won their third title in 2013, defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.

AFCON Runners-up:

• 1984: The Super Eagles finished as runners-up in 1984, losing to Cameroon 3-1 in the final.

• 2000: The team finished as runners-up in 2000, losing to Cameroon 2-2 (4-3 on penalties) in the final.
• 2002: The Super Eagles finished as runners-up in 2002, losing to Cameroon 0-0 (3-5 on penalties) in the final.

AFCON Semifinalists:

• 1976: The Super Eagles finished as semifinalists in 1976, losing to Zaire 4-3 in the semifinals.
• 1978: The team finished as semifinalists in 1978, losing to Ghana 2-0 in the semifinals.
• 1982: The Super Eagles finished as semifinalists in 1982, losing to Ghana 1-1 (5-4 on penalties) in the semifinals.
• 1986: The team finished as semifinalists in 1986, losing to Egypt 1-0 in the semifinals.
• 1992: The Super Eagles finished as semifinalists in 1992, losing to Ghana 2-1 in the semifinals.
• 1996: The team finished as semifinalists in 1996, losing to South Africa 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) in the semifinals.
• 2006: The Super Eagles finished as semifinalists in 2006, losing to Egypt 1-0 in the semifinals.
• 2010: The team finished as semifinalists in 2010, losing to Egypt 1-0 in the semifinals.
• 2015: The Super Eagles finished as semifinalists in 2015, losing to Ghana 3-0 in the semifinals.

AFCON Quarterfinalists:

• 1978: The Super Eagles finished as quarterfinalists in 1978, losing to Zaire 2-0 in the quarterfinals.
• 1984: The team finished as quarterfinalists in 1984, losing to Algeria 2-1 in the quarterfinals.
• 1986: The Super Eagles finished as quarterfinalists in 1986, losing to Egypt 1-0 in the quarterfinals.
• 1990: The team finished as quarterfinalists in 1990, losing to Cameroon 3-0 in the quarterfinals.
• 1994: The Super Eagles finished as quarterfinalists in 1994, losing to Mali 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) in the quarterfinals.
• 1998: The team finished as quarterfinalists in 1998, losing to South Africa 2-0 in the quarterfinals.
• 2000: The Super Eagles finished as quarterfinalists in 2000, losing to South Africa 1-2 in the quarterfinals.
• 2002: The team finished as quarterfinalists in 2002, losing to Senegal 1-0 in the quarterfinals.
• 2004: The Super Eagles finished as quarterfinalists in 2004, losing to Mali 1-2 in the quarterfinals.
• 2006: The team finished as quarterfinalists in 2006, losing to Senegal 2-1 in the quarterfinals.
• 2008: The Super Eagles finished as quarterfinalists in 2008, losing to Cameroon 2-0 in the quarterfinals.
• 2010: The team finished as quarterfinalists in 2010, losing to Egypt 1-0 in the quarterfinals.
• 2012: The Super Eagles finished as quarterfinalists in 2012, losing to Mali 1-0 in the quarterfinals.
• 2013: The team finished as quarterfinalists in 2013, losing to Mali 1-0 in the quarterfinals.
• 2015: The Super Eagles finished as quarterfinalists in 2015, losing to Ghana 3-0 in the quarterfinals.

The Nigeria Super Eagles have a rich history in the AFCON and have consistently been one of the top teams in Africa. With three AFCON titles and numerous semifinal and quarterfinal appearances, the team has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in African football.