As the 2025 AFCON kicks off in Morocco, Nigeria is aiming to win the title for the fourth time. Lookman’s two goals were scored in the first game of the series against the Benin Republic on September 7, 2024. 3 – The Super Eagles conceded three goals during the qualifiers. 8 – Before qualifying for AFCON 2025, the Super Eagles have finished third eight times at the AFCON (1976, 1978, 1992, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010 and 2019). 9 – The Super Eagles have been ranked 9th at the AFCON once (2021) in Cameroon.

Source: Punch December 22, 2025 02:26 UTC