Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON achievements complete guide

Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON Achievements Complete Guide

The Nigeria Super Eagles is the national football team of Nigeria and one of the most successful teams in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) history. In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at the team’s AFCON achievements, from their first appearance in 1963 to their recent successes.

Early Years (1963-1980)

The Nigeria Super Eagles first participated in the AFCON in 1963, where they finished as runners-up. This was a remarkable achievement for a team that was still in its infancy. The team’s early years were marked by a mix of success and failure, but they continued to compete in the tournament.

• 1963: Runners-up
• 1976

  : Quarterfinals

• 1978: Quarterfinals
• 1980: Quarterfinals

Rise to Prominence (1984-1994)

The Nigeria Super Eagles began to make a name for themselves in the 1980s, finishing as runners-up in 1984 and 1988. The team’s success was led by players like Rashidi Yekini, who would go on to become one of the team’s all-time leading scorers.

• 1984: Runners-up
• 1988: Runners-up
• 1990: Quarterfinals

• 1992: Champions

Golden Era (1994-2006)

The Nigeria Super Eagles experienced a golden era in the 1990s and early 2000s, winning the AFCON title in 1994 and finishing as runners-up in 2000. The team was led by players like Kanu Nwankwo, who was the team’s captain and one of the team’s most skilled players.

• 1994: Champions
• 2000: Runners-up
• 2002: Quarterfinals
• 2004: Quarterfinals

Recent Years (2010-Present)

The Nigeria Super Eagles have continued to compete in the AFCON, finishing as runners-up in 2010 and 2019. The team’s recent success has been led by players like Victor Moses, who has been one of the team’s most skilled players in recent years.

• 2010: Runners-up
• 2013: Quarterfinals
• 2015: Quarterfinals
• 2019: Runners-up

The Nigeria Super Eagles have a rich history in the AFCON, with a number of notable achievements. From their first appearance in 1963 to their recent successes, the team has consistently competed at a high level and has won several titles.