On This Day in 1980, we won our first ever Afcon.

It’s been 45 Years of Glory! Celebrating Nigeria’s AFCON Triumphs

From 1980, 1994, to 2013, the Super Eagles have soared to greatness, etching Nigeria’s name in African football history!

Today, we honor the legendary heroes who paved the way—lifting the trophy, inspiring generations, and making Nigeria proud!

To every fan who has stood by the team through victories and challenges—this is for you!

Drop your favorite AFCON moment in the comments! 👇🏾

#SuperEagles #AFCONLegends #45YearsOfGlory #NigeriaChampions #SoarSuperEagles

Edouard Mendy was the first African goalkeeper to play for Chelsea's senior team.

He won the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup at the London club.

Also was crowned the best goalkeeper by AFCON, FIFA & UEFA during that period.

Happy birthday, Mendy.

El Hadji Diouf on Jamie Carragher's comments about AFCON:

"Africans don’t need to prove anything to anyone.

The AFCON is watched in more than 170 countries, with more than 1.4 billion viewers, and it is one of the largest football tournament in the World.

“Africa gave birth to legends that shook world football. Eto’o, Drogba, Jay-Jay Okocha, Asamoah Gyan, George Weah, Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and others.

These ones wrote their names in gold, and you Carragher can't even sit with them at the same table.

Respect the AFCON and Africa. Carragher, it's not even worth talking about!"
> SON ØF GOD

WHO IS VINCENT ENYEAMA

Vincent Enyeama Was The First African & Third Goalkeeper To Ever Score In A UEFA Champions League Game.

In AFCON 2006, Vincent Enyeama, Nigeria Super Eagles 's renowned goalkeeper, saved four penalties in one match in AFCON. The game was against Tunisia. Vincent Enyeama even scored his own penalty.

Vincent Enyeama Is The Only Goalkeeper To Ever Score In The CAF Champions League And The UEFA Champions League.

Vincent Enyeama Is The Only African Goalkeeper To Ever Win The Best Player Of The Year Award In The Israeli Premier League.

Vincent Enyeama Is The Only Goalkeeper To Ever Receive The CAF Champions League Best Player Award In 2 Successive (Campaigns) Seasons.

Vincent Enyeama Is The Highest Goal Scoring African Goalkeeper Of All-time (24 Goals).

Vincent Enyeama Holds The Record For Most Clean Sheets In A Season In The France Ligue 1 With 21 Clean Sheets For LOSC Lille In 2013-14 League Season.

Vincent Enyeama faced Lionel Messi twice in the World Cup. Messi didn't score against Vincent Enyeama in South Africa 2010.

Messi used 4 years to study Enyeama, he only scored him twice in Russia 2014 via two free kicks.

Keepers are judged by the pedigree of strikers they have met.

Enyeama is one of the best goalkeepers from Africa

BREAKING NEWS: Stop tagging Ahmed Musa with age, he is more better than most of the foreign based players coach parked to play against Rwanda.

Ahmed Musa and Kenneth Omeruo’were both in the team that won Nigeria’s 3rd AFCON in South Africa 11 years ago.

Currently Kenneth Omeruo’ is with the Super Eagles team and he is also a good player, he and Ahmed Musa are age meets and some other players who are also same age with them.

Why are some people tagging Ahmed Musa with age?

What about his age mates who are currently with the Super Eagles team?

Besides how old is Ahmed Musa? Very young and energetic with amazing performance in all his matches played so far in the Nigerian premier league.

Let me make this clear to the enemies of progress, before you tag Ahemd Musa with age, first of all. Check out his age mates who are currently with the Super Eagles.

Ahmed Musa is more better than most of the foreign based players coach invited.

Let him be! Ahmed Musa has alot to offer to the National team and Insha Allahu it shall come to pass.

May Allah keep uplifting your career leader

Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye on Twitter after making his first appearance for the super eagles since AFCON 2021 performs.

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Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye on Twitter after making his first appearance for the super eagles since AFCON 2021 performs.

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AFCON 2025: Full List of 24 Qualified Nations

The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now finalized, with Mozambique claiming the last spot following a 2-1 win over Guinea-Bissau.

Scheduled to kick off in December 2025, the tournament will take place in Morocco, which qualifies automatically as the host nation.

This edition promises an exciting blend of established football giants and emerging teams, all vying to make their mark on Africa's premier football stage.

EPL: Amorim Set to Break African Transfer Record with €100m Bid for Super Eagles Star

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a €100 million offer for Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.

Lookman has become one of the most sought-after players in Europe, thanks to his impressive performances. He played a pivotal role in leading Nigeria to the 2023 AFCON final and Atalanta to the Coppa Italia final.

The Nigerian forward further boosted his reputation by scoring a remarkable hat-trick that helped Atalanta secure the UEFA Europa League title. His exceptional form earned him a 14th-place finish in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings.

Paris Saint-Germain were linked with Lookman during the summer, but no deal materialized. More recently, Arsenal have expressed interest in signing the 27-year-old.

However, Lookman could now be on his way to Manchester United, with manager Ruben Amorim reportedly keen to make him a marquee signing. A €100m move would not only mark a significant addition to United's squad but also make Lookman the most expensive African footballer in history.

Despite being allocated a modest transfer budget, Amorim is eager to secure key players and views Lookman as essential to his plans for success at Old Trafford.

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