10 amazing facts about Nigeria’s Super Eagles at AFCON

Nigeria celebrate during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Final match between Nigeria and Burkina Faso from the National Stadium on Februray 10, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo: AFP

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the most prestigious football tournament on the African continent. Since its inception in 1957, it has captured the hearts and minds of football fans worldwide, showcasing the immense talent and passion for the sport in Africa.

With a rich history and a growing fan base, the AFCON has become a cultural phenomenon, uniting nations and creating unforgettable moments on the football field.

From legendary players to memorable matches, this tournament is a celebration of African football and a platform for showcasing the continent’s footballing prowess to the world.

In this article, The Guardian Sports delves into ten amazing facts about Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations…

Rashidi Yekini (AFCON’S 3rd topscorer of all time)
Rashidi Yekini may have died since May 4, 2012 but that has not stopped the Nigerian football legend from holding numerous African Cup of Nations records.

Yekini scored 13 AFCON goals, making him the competition’s third topscorer of all time behind Laurent Pokou of Côte d’Ivoire who hit the back of the net 14 times.

Retired Cameroonian international striker, Samuel Eto’o is the leading overall Cup of Nations scorer, notching 18 goals in six tournaments between 2000 and 2010.

Yekini (Senegal 92 & Tunisia 94 topscorer)
Yekini scored four goals to claim the Golden Boot as Nigeria won bronze at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 1992 in Senegal.

At the 1994 African Cup of Nations which was hosted by Tunisia, Rashidi Yekini finished as the highest goalscorer and also the player of the