Nigeria won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1980 and 1994, and were losing finalists in 1984, 1988, 1990 and 2000. Despite this, Nigeria were not favorites coming into the tournament due to a decline in its fortunes, as a result of which Nigeria did not even qualify for the tournament in 2012.
How many times has Nigeria won the African Cup of Nations?
The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in men’s international football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners, with their most recent title in 2013.
Who won African Nations Cup 2018?
2018 African Nations Championship
| بطولة أمم أفريقيا للمحليين 2018 2018 CHAN | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) | 4 (in 4 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Morocco (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Nigeria |
Which country won the 2013 African Cup of Nations?
Nigeria won its third Africa Cup of Nations championship with a 1–0 victory over Burkina Faso in the final.
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2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
| Afrika-nasiesbeker 2013 Afrika Inkomishi ave Isizwe 2013 Afrika Khapi ya Matiko 2013 AFCON 2013 CAN 2013 | |
|---|---|
| Champions | Nigeria (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Burkina Faso |
| Third place | Mali |
| Fourth place | Ghana |
Who won most African Cup of Nations?
That trophy was permanently awarded to Ghana in 1978 when it became the first country to win the tournament three times.
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Africa Cup of Nations.
| year | winner | runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Ghana | Uganda |
| 1980 | Nigeria | Algeria |
| 1982 | Ghana | Libya |
| 1984 | Cameroon | Nigeria |
Who gave Nigeria name?
Like so many modern African states, Nigeria is the creation of European imperialism. Its very name – after the great Niger River, the country’s dominating physical feature – was suggested in the 1890s by British journalist Flora Shaw, who later became the wife of colonial governor Frederick Lugard.
Who won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations?
2017 Africa Cup of Nations Final
| Cameroon celebrating their victory | |
|---|---|
| Event | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations |
| Venue | Stade de l’Amitié, Libreville |
| Man of the Match | Benjamin Moukandjo (Cameroon) |
| Referee | Janny Sikazwe (Zambia) |
Who won African Cup of Nations 2012?
The competition was hosted in Sudan from February 4 to 25, 2011. Tunisia won their first title by defeating Angola in the final 3–0.
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2011 African Nations Championship.
| بطولة أمم أفريقيا للمحليين 2011 2011 CHAN | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) | 5 (in 4 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Tunisia (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Angola |
Who won Afcon 2015?
The team have won the Africa Cup of Nations four times (in 1963, 1965, 1978, and 1982), making Ghana the third most successful team in the contest’s history, along with Cameroon.
Who won African Cup of Nations 2020?
2020 African Nations Championship
| Championnat d’Afrique des Nations 2020 2020 CHAN | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Champions | Morocco (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Mali |
| Third place | Guinea |
How many countries are in Africa?
There are 54 countries in Africa today, according to the United Nations. The full list is shown in the table below, with current population and subregion (based on the United Nations official statistics).