Who won the 2013 African Cup of Nations?
Who won the 2013 African Cup of Nations?
Nigeria national football team2013 Africa Cup of Nations / ChampionThe Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in men’s international football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation, they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners, with their most recent title in 2013. Wikipedia
When last did Nigeria won the African Nations Cup?
Nigeria national football teamFull-time, Jan 23, 22Nigeria0Tunisia1All times are in Eastern Time
Who hosted the 2013 Afcon?
South Africa
Between well-known international powerhouses like the Ivory Coast and Ghana, superstar players like Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure and the World Cup-style elation and excitement of host nation South Africa, these three-plus weeks of soccer are bound to be spectacular.
How many African Cups have Nigeria won?
thrice
Nigeria have tasted AFCON success thrice in 1980, 1994 and 2013. Ivory Coast – one of the most well-known African football nations – triumphed first in 1992 and then in 2015 after beating Ghana 9–8 in a penalty shootout.
When did Nigeria first win the African Cup of Nations?
Africa Cup of Nations
| year | winner | runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Cameroon | Nigeria |
| 1990 | Algeria | Nigeria |
| 1992 | Côte d’Ivoire | Ghana |
| 1994 | Nigeria | Zambia |
How many time did Nigeria carry African Cup of Nation?
three times
As a Nigerian writing this list of past AFCON winners article, I’m kind of ashamed that the ‘giant of Africa’ has won the Africa Cup of Nation only three times since its inception in 1957.
Which country has the most African Cup of nation?
Egypt
Egypt is the most successful nation in the cup’s history, winning the tournament seven times. Three trophies have been awarded during the tournament’s history, with Ghana, and Cameroon winning the first two versions to keep after each of them won a tournament three times.
Who was Nigeria captain in 2013 Nations Cup?
JOSEPH YOBO
THE CAPTAIN | JOSEPH YOBO The Fenerbahce defender, who became the most capped player in his country’s history, has already won three bronze medals at the Afcon.
When did Nigeria host Afcon?
2000
The 2000 edition was hosted jointly by Ghana and Nigeria, who replaced the originally designated host Zimbabwe.
Was Nigeria’s win over Burkina Faso fully deserved?
It was a win that was fully deserved as Nigeria comfortably beat a tired-looking Burkina Faso, who struggled to make an impact in their maiden final appearance.
Can Burkina Faso upset the Applecart at the Africa Cup of Nations?
Burkina Faso have a track record of upsetting the applecart at the Africa Cup of Nations, but can they banish memories of their near miss against Nigeria over the next six days?
How hard is it to play against Burkina Faso?
“It’s never easy against Burkina Faso. In the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup we drew 0-0 at ours and then 2-2, it shows how hard it is to play against them.”
Are Senegal and Burkina Faso the same team?
“Burkina Faso aren’t the same team,” Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse told GOAL. “Traore, Bance, Kabore aren’t there, but the young ones are here, and they’re playing with insouciance.
