Nigeria Super Eagles have qualified for five World Cups and have won the Africa Cup of Nations thrice.
They reached the second round of the World Cup in 1994 and 1998, but failed to go past the first round in 2002 and 2010.
Nations Cup winners as hosts in 1980, the country had to endure a long wait of 14 years before picking up their second continental title at Tunisia 1994.
It was another 19 years before they will again be crowned champions of Africa in South Africa.
The Eagles have been runners-up a record four times - three of those close shaves being against perennial rivals Cameroon [1984, 1988 and 2000].
This talented team also boast of finishing in third place on seven occasions.
The country has earned a big reputation courtesy of the exploits of their teams at the various international age-group competitions as well as by the fact that it is today the biggest African exporter of soccer talent to Europe.
The Golden Age for the country’s football was in the 90s, when after winning the 1994 African Cup of Nations in Tunisia, they made a big impression on their World Cup debut that same year by reaching the knockout stage, before they landed an historic Olympic gold in 1996.
These exploits were the direct result of managerial stability that built a talented and disciplined side.
The five-year stint of Dutchman Clemens Westerhof, between 1989 and 1994, marked a time when astute planning and continuity saw the Eagles flying high.
Westerhof took the pains to discover and forge a unit of talented and determined young players who will later go on to be only moments away from upsetting Italy at 1994 World Cup in the USA.
Nigeria players celebrates withGernot Rohr, head coach of Nigeria winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria players celebrates winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
William Paul Ekong of Nigeria celebrates winnining during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
William Paul Ekong, Alexander Iwobi and Temitayo Olufisayo Aina of Nigeria celebrates winnining during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria team celebrates lifting the trophy during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Nwankwo Kanu celebrates with Gernot Rohr, coach of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Ahmed Musa, John Obi Mikel and Collins Awaziem of Nigeria winniners the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Alexander Iwobi of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ahmed Musa of Nigeria challenged by Drager Mohamed of Tunisia during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Sliti Naim of Tunisia challenged by Jamilu Collins of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Wahbi Khazri of Tunisia challenged by Josiah Kenneth Omeruo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria fans during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria challenged by Yassine Merriah of Tunisia during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
William Paul Ekong of Nigeria challenged by Taha Yassine Khenissi of Tunisia during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ahmed Musa of Nigeria challenged by Anice Badri of Tunisia during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Wahbi Khazri of Tunisia challenged by Peter Etebo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Anice Badri of Tunisia challenged by Wilfred Ndidi of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Wilfred Ndidi of Nigeria challenged by Ellyes Joris Skhiri of Tunisia during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria challenged by Yassine Merriah of Tunisia during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Josiah Kenneth Omeruo of Nigeria challenged by Taha Yassine Khenissi of Tunisia during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Samuel Chukwueze of Nigeria challenged by Oussama Hadadi of Tunisia during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Ellyes Joris Skhiri of Tunisia challenged by Alexander Iwobi of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Wilfred Ndidi of Nigeria challenged by Ghaylen Chaaleli of Tunisia during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria celebrates goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Josiah Kenneth Omeruo of Nigeria challenged by Taha Yassine Khenissi of Tunisia during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria celebrates goal with teammates during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria score a goal pass Moez Ben Cherifia of Tunisia during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nassim Hnid of Tunisia clears ball from Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria challenged by Yassine Merriah of Tunisia during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Nigeria players warming up during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Nigeria players warming up during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Temitayo Olufisayo Aina of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
John Obi Mikel of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Ahmed Musa of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
GV during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 3rd and 4th Place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on the 17 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Nigeria changeroom general view during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria changeroom general view during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria changeroom general view during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria changeroom general view during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, 3rd and 4th place match between Tunisia and Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 17 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria (c) celebrates goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Semifinal football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Riyad Mahrez of Algeria challenged by Jamilu Collins of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Josiah Kenneth Omeruo of Nigeria challenged by Sofiane Feghouli of Algeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
William Paul Ekong of Nigeria challenged by Baghdad Bounedjah of Algeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Baghdad Bounedjah of Algeria challenged by Peter Etebo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Peter Etebo of Nigeria challenged by Adlane Guedioura of Algeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
William Paul Ekong of Nigeria (l) reacts in disappointment after scoring an own goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Semifinal football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Djamel Benlamri and Aissa Mandi of Algeria celebrates teammates goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Samuel Chukwueze of Nigeria tackled by Rami Bensebaini of Algeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Peter Etebo of Nigeria challenged by Sofiane Feghouli of Algeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ahmed Musa of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
William Paul Ekong of Nigeria (c) reacts in disappointment after scoring an own goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Semifinal football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Ismael Bennacer of Algeria challenged by Peter Etebo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Semifinal football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Baghdad Bounedjah of Algeria challenged by William Paul Ekong of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Djamel Benlamri of Algeria fouled by Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Semifinal football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Rami Bensebaini of Algeria challenged by Samuel Chukwueze of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Riyad Mahrez of Algeria challenged by Peter Etebo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Alexander Iwobi of Nigeria warm up during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Daniel Akpeyi of Nigeria warm up during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Josiah Kenneth Omeruo of Nigeria leads a warm up during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
William Paul Ekong of Nigeria warm up during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria changeroom general view during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria changeroom general view during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria changeroom general view during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria changeroom general view during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria players arrivals during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria players arrivals during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria players arrivals during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria players arrivals during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria changeroom general view during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Semifinals match between Algeria and Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ahmed Musa and John Obi Mikel during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Nigeria training session at the Aero Sports Complex, Cairo, Egypt on 13 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
William Paul Ekong during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Nigeria training session at the Aero Sports Complex, Cairo, Egypt on 13 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
John Obi Mikel (c) during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Nigeria training session at the Aero Sports Complex, Cairo, Egypt on 13 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Nigeria players gather in group during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Nigeria training session at the Aero Sports Complex, Cairo, Egypt on 13 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Gernot Rohr instructs during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Nigeria training session at the Aero Sports Complex, Cairo, Egypt on 13 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Gernot Rohr, head coach of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, semifinals Nigeria press conference at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 13 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Gernot Rohr, head coach of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, semifinals Nigeria press conference at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 13 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Gernot Rohr, head coach of Nigeria and Josiah Kenneth Omeruo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, semifinals Nigeria press conference at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 13 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Gernot Rohr, head coach of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, semifinals Nigeria press conference at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 13 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Josiah Kenneth Omeruo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, semifinals Nigeria press conference at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 13 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Daniel Akpeyi of Nigeria celebrates a victory during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Nigeria players celebrates during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo on the 10 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Samuel Chukwueze of Nigeria wins Total Man of the Match Award after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals quarterfinal game between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium in Egypt on 10 July 2019 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
William Paul Ekong of Nigeria challenged by Themba Zwane of South Africa during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo on the 10 July 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
William Paul Ekong of Nigeria celebrates goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Quarterfinal football match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
William Paul Ekong of Nigeria celebrates goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Quarterfinal football match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Referee Rédouane Jiyed indicates goal via VAR decision from Bongani Zungu of South Africa during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Quarterfinal football match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Peter Etebo of Nigeria challenged by Kamohelo Mokotjo of South Africa during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Thembinkosi Lorch of South Africa challenged by Jamilu Collins of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Buhle Mkhwanazi of South Africa challenged by Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Bongani Zungu of South Africa challenged by Peter Etebo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ahmed Musa of Nigeria challenged by Thamsanqa Mkhize of South Africa during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ahmed Musa of Nigeria challenged by Thamsanqa Mkhize of South Africa during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Samuel Chukwueze of Nigeria scores past Ronwen Williams of South Africa during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Quarterfinal football match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Samuel Chukwueze of Nigeria celebrates goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Samuel Chukwueze of Nigeria scores past Ronwen Williams of South Africa during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Quarterfinal football match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Samuel Chukwueze of Nigeria celebrates goal with teammates during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Samuel Chukwueze celebrates goal with William Paul Ekong Peter Etebo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Samuel Chukwueze celebrates goal with William Paul Ekong of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Samuel Chukwueze celebrates goal with Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Ahmed Musa of Nigeria challenged by Kamohelo Mokotjo of South Africa during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals, quarterfinals match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 10 July 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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