Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals: what do the numbers say? | OneFootball

Nigeria's record in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals

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Nigeria will face Morocco on Wednesday, January 14, in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025).

The “Super Eagles” booked their place at this stage of the tournament after defeating Algeria 2-0.

Nigeria is aiming for a fourth continental crown, having previously lifted the trophy in 1980, 1994, and 2013.

In the past, the Nigerian national team has played 15 semi-final matches, coming away with 9 victories and 6 defeats.

Below is Nigeria’s history in Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals:

March 19, 1980: Nigeria 1–0 Morocco

March 14, 1984: Egypt 2–2 (7-8 pens) Nigeria

March 23, 1988: Nigeria 1–1 (9-8 pens) Algeria

March 12, 1990: Zambia 0–2 Nigeria

April 6, 1994: Nigeria 2–2 (4-2 pens) Ivory Coast

February 10, 2000: Nigeria 2–0 South Africa

January 30, 2010: Nigeria 1–0 Algeria

February 6, 2013: Mali 1–4 Nigeria

February 7, 2024: Nigeria 1–1 (4-2 pens) South Africa

March 14, 1978: Uganda 2–1 Nigeria

January 23, 1992: Ghana 2–1 Nigeria

February 7, 2002: Nigeria 1–2 (AET) Senegal

February 11, 2004: Tunisia 1–1 (5-3 pens) Nigeria

February 7, 2006: Nigeria 0–1 Ivory Coast

July 14, 2019: Algeria 2–1 Nigeria