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Nigeria has only participated in 19 AFCON tournaments and has reached the semi-finals 16 times.

Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has had a successful history in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

AFCON 2019: Rohr reveals players he won't invite for tournament

"For the World Cup our president said we could go to the semi-finals but we saw what happened. Now in Egypt, he says we have to win it. "We work now to make a great tournament then we take it from there," the 65-year-old added.

Femi Otedola pledges $250,000 to Super Eagles if they win tournament in Cameroon

He also stated that the private sector-led platform designed to assist the government in the fight against Coronavirus in the country will award the Super Eagles squad $120,000 for the six goals they scored in the tournament's group stage.

NIG VS RSA: 5 players to watch as Nigeria set to face S/Africa in the semis of the AFCON Tournament

As Nigeria prepares to face South Africa in the AFCON Tournament semifinals, all eyes will be on key players who have made a significant impact on their respective teams' journeys.

AFCON 2023: All the 24 countries that qualified for tournament (Full list)

The Indomitable Lions thrashed Burundi 3-0 to top Group C and will feature in their 19th straight finals. Namibia finished second in the group and sealed their place in the competition.

Nigerian World Cup Jersey Voted Best Among 32 Nations In The Tournament

Seems like Nigeria is already winning even before the start of the FIFA world cup in Russia. The Nigerian jersey has been voted the best jersey out of the 32 nations participating in this year's world cup.

Mikel Obi reveals the ongoing AFCON will be his last, after he was forced to leave the tournament due to injury

The Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, Mikel Obi has revealed that the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations will be be a remarkable one for Nigeria and as well as his last for the country.

2023 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FIXTURES AND SCHEDULE - DATES, VENUES AND ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE TOURNAMENT

But England start the tournament as one of the favourites after their unforgettable triumph at Euro 2022 and have been drawn in Group D alongside Haiti, Denmark and China.

Qatar 2022: Mbappe, Messi others win awards after World Cup final (Full list)

FULL LIST: Enzo Fernández (Young Player of the Tournament). Emiliano Martínez (Goalkeeper of the Tournament). Kylian Mbappe (Top scorer of the Tournament). Lionel Messi (Player of the Tournament).

AFCON team of tournament: Troost-Ekong, Lookman, Adingra in; Osimhen missing

Bafana captain Ronwen Williams was chosen Goalkeeper of the Tournament, and Nigerian captain William Troost-Ekong was named Player of the Tournament. Emilio Nsue of Equatorial Guinea won the Golden Boot with five goals.

UK Sun names Halimatu Ayinde in World Best 11 for marking Lauren James

After the final, reputable UK media outlet, The Sun, announced their team of the tournament, featuring a host of top performers throughout the competition.

U-20 World Cup award: Full list of all winners as Uruguay lifts trophy

We bring you the list of award winners following the conclusion of the U-20 World Cup over the weekend: Italy's Cesare Casadei won the Golden Boot for the tournament's top scorer with seven goals and also the Golden Ball for the tournament's

Tobi Amusan: 3 reasons why Nigerian Athletic Queen will retain her World Record Title

She has been granted permission by the AIU to participate in the Athletic tournament in Budapest after being cleared of doping.

Euro 2024 play-off draw confirmed (Full fixtures)

The draw for the play-offs ahead of the 2024 European Championship was conducted on Thursday. Wales will host Finland in the semi-finals as they try to qualify for their fourth major tournament out of the last five.

Meet 15-year-old Elia Balamwabo who won Best Player at CAF U16 African School Cup (Photos)

To this end, netizens who reacted to DR Congo's victory at the tournament also expressed doubts about the tournament's most valuable player's age. "Is he really 15 years old?" Jonmak asked on Twitter.

Football Tournament Set to Hold in Sambisa Forest

"Most importantly, the tournament seeks to make vulnerable youths in the communities unavailable for Boko Haram radicalisation and recruitment. The tournament kicked off on September 16, with 16 teams drawn from northern Borno.

Renato Sanches Surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo As Youngest To Play In Euro Final

Earlier in the tournament, the former Benfica star also became the youngest player to play for the Portuguese national team at a major tournament - another record that was once held by Ronaldo.

How AFCON 2023 will Affect Premier League Teams

They face Brentford, Arsenal, Bournemouth, and Newcastle during the tournament.