One of Nigeria’s greatest defenders, Auxerre excelled with Auxerre in France, and also represented both Milan giants—AC and Inter. Despite amassing 42 caps for the Super Eagles, and featuring in two World Cups, he never got his hands on Africa’s biggest prize. The defender was an Olympic gold medallist in 1996, but the closest he ever came to the Afcon was a runners-up medal in 2000. Is he the greatest African defender never to win the Nations Cup? Here are five other stoppers who may deserve this somewhat dubious accolade.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 26, 2021 06:00 UTC