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2013 Africa Cup of Nations Final
	FNB Stadium in Johannesburg hosted the final
Event	2013 Africa Cup of Nations
Date	10 February 2013
Venue	FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
Man of the Match	Mikel John Obi (Nigeria)
Fair Player of the Match	Bakary Koné (Burkina Faso)
Referee	Djamel Haimoudi (Algeria)
Attendance	85,000
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The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Final was a football match that took place on 10 February 2013 to determine the winner of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The match was held at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg which also hosted the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations Final and the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final. The tournament's closing ceremony was held just prior to kick-off. The decision was announced in May 2012.^[2]^[3] The final was contested between Nigeria and Burkina Faso.^[4]

Sunday Mba scored the only goal as Nigeria won the final 1–0.^[5] Hence, Nigeria then represented CAF at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.^[6]

Background

Nigeria won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1980 and 1994, and were losing finalists in 1984, 1988, 1990 and 2000. Despite this, Nigeria were not favorites coming into the tournament due to a decline in its fortunes, as a result of which Nigeria did not even qualify for the tournament in 2012. New coach Stephen Keshi had brought young, home-based players such as Sunday Mba and Godfrey Oboabona, and foreign-based players like Victor Moses, Vincent Enyeama, Emmanuel Emenike, Brown Ideye, Mikel John Obi and Uwa Elderson Echiéjilé who were crucial to Nigeria's run in the tournament. Their first match was a 1–1 draw to Burkina Faso, where Nigeria scored through Emenike but Burkina Faso's Alain Traoré cancelled out the lead with moments to go.^[7] They then drew with defending champions Zambia 1–1, as another late goal from a Penalty kick by Zambian goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene cancelled out Emenike's second goal of the tournament.^[8] In their last group game against Ethiopia, they were going out to Zambia for a worse booking record, but thanks to Chelsea F.C. midfielder Moses, the Nigerians won 2–0 and advanced at the expense of the defending champions.^[9] In the quarters, they defeated pre-tournament favorites Ivory Coast 2–1 in a shocking upset where Emenike and Mba scored goals.^[10] Keshi's gamble of including six home-based players in the squad paid further dividends as Nigeria crushed Mali 4–1 in the semis (goalscorers Echiejele, Ideye, Musa and Emenike^[11])^[12] If the disputed goal is included, Emenike will be the tournament's joint top scorer with four goals along with Ghana's Mubarak Wakaso coming into the final.^{[citation needed]}

On the other hand, Burkina Faso had reached the semi-finals of the tournament once when they hosted in 1998, but they had never won an away match in AFCON and had a winless streak of 26 matches. In addition to that, in 2012, they exited at the group stage of the AFCON without a win, and were almost eliminated by the Central African Republic in qualifying, before Alain Traore saved them from elimination. Traore also saved them from a defeat against Nigeria in the opening Group match.^[13] The turnaround came with a 4–0 thrashing of Ethiopia, where Traore, Jonathan Pitroipa and Djakaridja Kone all scored,^[14] before drawing with Zambia 0–0 to send the reigning champions home for the first time since 1992.^[15] In a difficult pitch in Nelspruit, Pitroipa's extra time goal brought a 1–0 victory over Togo in the quarterfinals.^[16]^[17] In a stadium which had virtually become Burkina's home ground after playing four matches there,^[18] they defeated Ghana in the semis through penalties after Aristide Bance and Ghana's Mubarak Wakaso both scored in a 1–1 draw, and underdogs Burkina Faso under Belgian coach Paul Put had qualified to their maiden final.^[19]^[20]^[21]

As statistics stood after the semifinals, Emenike was Nigeria's top scorer with 4 goals and Traore was Burkina Faso's top scorer with 3 goals, but he had been ruled out of the tournament after the group stages due to thigh injury.^[22]^[23]

On 8 February 2013, after receiving a protest made by the Football Association of Burkina Faso, the Africa Cup of Nations Organizing Committee ruled to overturn the second yellow card received by Burkina Faso forward Jonathan Pitroipa in the semifinal, meaning he was eligible to play in the final.^[24]

Route to the final

Nigeria

Round

Burkina Faso

Opponent

Result

Group stage

Opponent

Result

Burkina Faso

1–1

Match 1

Nigeria

1–1

Zambia

1–1

Match 2

Ethiopia

4–0

Ethiopia

2–0

Match 3

Zambia

0–0

Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Burkina Faso	3	1	2	0	5	1	+4	5
Nigeria	3	1	2	0	4	2	+2	5
Zambia	3	0	3	0	2	2	0	3
Ethiopia	3	0	1	2	1	7	−6	1

Final standings

Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Burkina Faso	3	1	2	0	5	1	+4	5
Nigeria	3	1	2	0	4	2	+2	5
Zambia	3	0	3	0	2	2	0	3
Ethiopia	3	0	1	2	1	7	−6	1

Opponent

Result

Knockout stage

Opponent

Result

Ivory Coast

2–1

Quarterfinals

Togo

1–0 (aet)

Mali

4–1

Semifinals

Ghana

1–1 (aet) (3–2 pen.)

Match

Summary

Despite the narrow margin of victory, Nigeria's win was considered a comfortable one, and the outsiders Burkina Faso were described as looking tired.^[25]

Early play in the match was characterised by bursts down the wings from Victor Moses, and two close chances for the Super Eagles. The first was a seventh-minute header from Efe Ambrose off a Moses' free kick, and the second a Brown Ideye shot that flew over the crossbar.^[25]^[26] Burkina Faso showed little threat in the first half, and spent a lot of time in their own territory.^[25]^[27] Sunday Mba scored the only goal of the game after 40 minutes, when he collected a deflected shot, flicked the ball over Mohamed Koffi with his right foot, then volleyed the goal with his left.^[25]^[28]

Nigeria had several chances to extend their lead in the second half, but none were converted.^[25] In the 77th minute, Wilfried Sanou forced a fingertip save from Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama to prevent an equaliser.^[29]^[30]

Details

10 February 2013

20:30 SAST

Nigeria	1–0	Burkina Faso
Mba 40'	Report

FNB Stadium, Johannesburg

Attendance: 85,000

Referee: Djamel Haimoudi (Algeria)

Nigeria

Burkina Faso


GK	1	Vincent Enyeama (c)
RB	5	Efe Ambrose
CB	22	Kenneth Omeruo	57'
CB	14	Godfrey Oboabona
LB	3	Uwa Elderson Echiéjilé		66'
CM	17	Ogenyi Onazi	38'
CM	10	Mikel John Obi	57'
RW	11	Victor Moses
AM	19	Sunday Mba		89'
LW	8	Brown Ideye	90+2'
CF	15	Ikechukwu Uche		54'
Substitutions:
FW	7	Ahmed Musa		54'
DF	21	Juwon Oshaniwa	71'	66'
DF	2	Joseph Yobo		89'
Manager:
Stephen Keshi


GK	1	Daouda Diakité
RB	5	Mohamed Koffi
CB	4	Bakary Koné
CB	8	Paul Koulibaly		84'
LB	12	Saïdou Panandétiguiri
CM	6	Djakaridja Koné		90'
CM	7	Florent Rouamba	33'	65'
RW	22	Prejuce Nakoulma
AM	18	Charles Kaboré (c)
LW	11	Jonathan Pitroipa
CF	15	Aristide Bancé
Substitutions:
FW	20	Wilfried Sanou		65'
FW	9	Moumouni Dagano		84'
MF	21	Abdou Razack Traoré		90'
Manager:
Paul Put

Man of the Match:^[1]
Mikel John Obi (Nigeria)

Fair Player of the Match:^[1]
Bakary Koné (Burkina Faso)

Assistant referees:
Redouane Achik (Morocco)
Jean-Claude Birumushahu (Burundi)
Fourth official:
Rajindraparsad Seechurn (Mauritius)

Post-match

Burkina Faso head coach Paul Put conceded that his team "showed Nigeria a bit too much respect in the first half", but contended that "The whole of Burkina Faso can be proud of their players."^[25]

Nigeria head coach Stephen Keshi declared "Winning this is mainly for my nation". Looking forward to the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup he said "To represent Africa in Brazil at the Confed Cup is an honour for Nigeria."^[25] This victory made Keshi the second man, after Mahmoud El-Gohary, to win the Cup of Nations as both player and coach.^[29]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Orange AFCON 2013 player Awards final". Orange Africa Cup of Nations South Africa 2013. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
^ Clarification On Afcon Venues Archived 2013-06-25 at the Wayback Machine Soccerladuma. Retrieved 21 January 2013
^ OFFICIAL: Host cities announced Archived 2017-06-20 at the Wayback Machine Kickoff. Retrieved 21 January 2013
^ "Sunday Mba scored a magnificent winner as Nigeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time". BBC Sport. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
^ "Nigeria 1–0 Burkina Faso". BBC Sport. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
^ "Mba's wondergoal wins African Cup of Nations for Nigeria". Eurosport. 10 February 2013. Archived from the original on 15 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
^ Last minute Traore goal earns Burkina Faso a draw Archived 2013-01-24 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013
^ Mwenee magic keeps Zambia in contention after draw with Nigeria Archived 2013-01-28 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013
^ Moses sends the Super Eagles to the quarter-finals Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013
^ Keshi's gamble secure Nigerian victory Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 January 2013
^ Emenike's goal is disputed. While Goal.com and FIFA.com cite Emenike with the goal, BBC says it was an own-goal by Malian defender Mohamed Sissoko.
^ Super Eagles soar to the AFCON Finals Archived 2013-02-09 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
^ Afcon 2013 : Ethiopia seek to deepen Burkina’s Cup woes African Top Sports. Retrieved 8 February 2013
^ Burkina Faso rout Ethiopia 4–0 to lead group C Archived 2013-01-28 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013
^ Burkina Faso hold out for a draw to knock out holders Zambia Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013
^ Pitroipa's extra-time goal sends Burkina Faso into semi-finals Archived 2013-02-05 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013
^ Long may the dream carry on –Burkina Faso’s Wilfried Sanou Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013
^ Burkina ready to ambush Ghana in Nelspruit Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013 Archived 9 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine
^ Burkina Faso beat Ghana to reach first ever AFCON final Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013 Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
^ New era dawns on Burkina Faso football Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013 Archived 10 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine
^ The Stallions never seize to amaze Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013 Archived 10 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine
^ Statistics after the semi-finals Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013 Archived 10 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine
^ Thigh injury forces Traore’s AFCON to come to an end Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013 Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
^ "Jonathan Pitroipa eligible for the Final". Orange Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013. 8 February 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Hughes, Ian (10 February 2013). "BBC Match Report". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
^ "Nigeria wins Africa Cup of Nations". sbs.com.au. 11 February 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
^ "Nigeria wins African Cup of Nations". ESPN FC. Archived from the original on 26 April 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
^ "Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 0 Match Report". Goal.com. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
^ ^a ^b Wilson, Jonathan (10 February 2013). "Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Sunday Mba gives Nigeria victory at last". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
^ "Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 0". Soccerway. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.

External links

[caf_motm-1] "Orange AFCON 2013 player Awards final". Orange Africa Cup of Nations South Africa 2013. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2013.

[2] Clarification On Afcon Venues Archived 2013-06-25 at the Wayback Machine Soccerladuma. Retrieved 21 January 2013

[3] OFFICIAL: Host cities announced Archived 2017-06-20 at the Wayback Machine Kickoff. Retrieved 21 January 2013

[4] "Sunday Mba scored a magnificent winner as Nigeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time". BBC Sport. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.

[5] "Nigeria 1–0 Burkina Faso". BBC Sport. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.

[6] "Mba's wondergoal wins African Cup of Nations for Nigeria". Eurosport. 10 February 2013. Archived from the original on 15 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.

[7] Last minute Traore goal earns Burkina Faso a draw Archived 2013-01-24 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013

[8] Mwenee magic keeps Zambia in contention after draw with Nigeria Archived 2013-01-28 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013

[9] Moses sends the Super Eagles to the quarter-finals Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013

[10] Keshi's gamble secure Nigerian victory Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 January 2013

[11] Emenike's goal is disputed. While Goal.com and FIFA.com cite Emenike with the goal, BBC says it was an own-goal by Malian defender Mohamed Sissoko.

[12] Super Eagles soar to the AFCON Finals Archived 2013-02-09 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013.

[13] Afcon 2013 : Ethiopia seek to deepen Burkina’s Cup woes African Top Sports. Retrieved 8 February 2013

[14] Burkina Faso rout Ethiopia 4–0 to lead group C Archived 2013-01-28 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013

[15] Burkina Faso hold out for a draw to knock out holders Zambia Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013

[16] Pitroipa's extra-time goal sends Burkina Faso into semi-finals Archived 2013-02-05 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013

[17] Long may the dream carry on –Burkina Faso’s Wilfried Sanou Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013

[18] Burkina ready to ambush Ghana in Nelspruit Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013 Archived 9 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine

[19] Burkina Faso beat Ghana to reach first ever AFCON final Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013 Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine

[20] New era dawns on Burkina Faso football Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013 Archived 10 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine

[21] The Stallions never seize to amaze Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013 Archived 10 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine

[22] Statistics after the semi-finals Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013 Archived 10 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine

[23] Thigh injury forces Traore’s AFCON to come to an end Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013 Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine

[24] "Jonathan Pitroipa eligible for the Final". Orange Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013. 8 February 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.

[BBC_match_report-25] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Hughes, Ian (10 February 2013). "BBC Match Report". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 February 2013.

[SBSreport-26] "Nigeria wins Africa Cup of Nations". sbs.com.au. 11 February 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2013.

[ESPN_FC-27] "Nigeria wins African Cup of Nations". ESPN FC. Archived from the original on 26 April 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2013.

[28] "Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 0 Match Report". Goal.com. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.

[Guardian_Match_Report-29] Wilson, Jonathan (10 February 2013). "Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Sunday Mba gives Nigeria victory at last". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 February 2013.

[30] "Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 0". Soccerway. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.

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+The '''2013 Africa Cup of Nations Final''' was a [[association football|football]] match that took place on 10 February 2013 to determine the winner of the [[2013 Africa Cup of Nations]], the football championship of Africa organized by the [[Confederation of African Football]] (CAF). The match was held at the [[FNB Stadium]] in [[Johannesburg]] which also hosted the [[1996 Africa Cup of Nations Final]] and the [[2010 FIFA World Cup Final]]. The tournament's closing ceremony was held just prior to kick-off. The decision was announced in May 2012.<ref>[http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/article/south-africa/clarification-on-afcon-venues Clarification On Afcon Venues] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625134612/http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/article/south-africa/clarification-on-afcon-venues |date=2013-06-25 }} Soccerladuma. Retrieved 21 January 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.kickoff.com/news/28248/official-2013-afcon-host-cities-announced.php OFFICIAL: Host cities announced] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170620094728/http://www.kickoff.com/news/28248/official-2013-afcon-host-cities-announced.php |date=2017-06-20 }} Kickoff. Retrieved 21 January 2013</ref> The final was contested between [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] and [[Burkina Faso national football team|Burkina Faso]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/21396138|title= Sunday Mba scored a magnificent winner as Nigeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time|date=10 February 2013|work= [[BBC Sport]]|access-date=12 February 2013 }}</ref>
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 ==Background==
-Nigeria has won the [[Africa Cup of Nations]] in [[1980 Africa Cup of Nations|1980]] and [[1994 Africa Cup of Nations|1994]], and were losing finalists in [[1984 Africa Cup of Nations|1984]], [[1988 Africa Cup of Nations|1988]], [[1990 Africa Cup of Nations|1990]] and [[2000 Africa Cup of Nations|2000]]. Despite this, Nigeria were not favorites coming into the tournament due to a decline in its fortunes, as a result of which Nigeria did not even qualify for the tournament in [[2012 Africa Cup of Nations|2012]]. New coach [[Stephen Keshi]] had brought young, home-based players such as [[Sunday Mba]] and [[Godfrey Oboabona]], and foreign-based players like [[Victor Moses]], [[Vincent Enyeama]], [[Emmanuel Emenike]], [[Brown Ideye]], [[John Obi Mikel]] and [[Uwa Elderson Echiéjilé]] who were crucial to Nigeria's run in the tournament. Their first match was a 1–1 draw to Burkina Faso, where Nigeria scored through Emenike but Burkina Faso's [[Alain Traoré]] cancelled out the lead with moments to go.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/451-last-minute-traore-goal-earns-burkina-faso-a-draw Last minute Traore goal earns Burkina Faso a draw] Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013</ref> They then drew with defending champions Zambia 1–1, as another late goal from a [[Penalty kick (association football)|Penalty kick]] by Zambian goalkeeper [[Kennedy Mweene]] cancelled out Emenike's second goal of the tournament.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/516-mweene-magic-keeps-zambia-in-contention-after-draw-with-nigeria Mwenee magic keeps Zambia in contention after draw with Nigeria] Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013</ref> In their last group game against Ethiopia, they were going out to Zambia for a worse booking record, but thanks to [[Chelsea F.C.]] midfielder Moses, the Nigerians won 2–0 and advanced at the expense of the defending champions.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/584-moses-sends-the-super-eagles-to-the-quarterfinals- Moses sends the Super Eagles to the quarter-finals] Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013</ref> In the quarters, they defeated pre-tournament favorites [[Cote d'Ivoire national football team|Cote d'Ivoire]] 2–1 in a shocking upset where Emenike and Mba scored goals.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/654-keshis-gamble-secures-nigerian-victory Keshi's gamble secure Nigerian victory] Official Website. Retrieved 8 January 2013</ref> Keshi's gamble of including six home-based players in the squad paid further dividends as Nigeria crushed Mali 4–1 in the semis (goalscorers Echiejele, Ideye, Musa and Emenike<ref>Emenike's goal is disputed. While Goal.com and FIFA.com cite Emenike with the goal, BBC says it was an own-goal by Malian defender [[Mohamed Sissoko]].</ref>)<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/674-super-eagles-soar-to-the-afcon-finals Super Eagles soar to the AFCON Finals] Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013.</ref> If the disputed goal is included, Emenike will be the tournament's joint top scorer with four goals along with Ghana's [[Mubarak Wakaso]] coming into the final.
+Nigeria won the [[Africa Cup of Nations]] in [[1980 Africa Cup of Nations|1980]] and [[1994 Africa Cup of Nations|1994]], and were losing finalists in [[1984 Africa Cup of Nations|1984]], [[1988 Africa Cup of Nations|1988]], [[1990 Africa Cup of Nations|1990]] and [[2000 Africa Cup of Nations|2000]]. Despite this, Nigeria were not favorites coming into the tournament due to a decline in its fortunes, as a result of which Nigeria did not even qualify for the tournament in [[2012 Africa Cup of Nations|2012]]. New coach [[Stephen Keshi]] had brought young, home-based players such as [[Sunday Mba]] and [[Godfrey Oboabona]], and foreign-based players like [[Victor Moses]], [[Vincent Enyeama]], [[Emmanuel Emenike]], [[Brown Ideye]], [[Mikel John Obi]] and [[Uwa Elderson Echiéjilé]] who were crucial to Nigeria's run in the tournament. Their first match was a 1–1 draw to Burkina Faso, where Nigeria scored through Emenike but Burkina Faso's [[Alain Traoré]] cancelled out the lead with moments to go.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/451-last-minute-traore-goal-earns-burkina-faso-a-draw Last minute Traore goal earns Burkina Faso a draw] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130124020450/http://afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/451-last-minute-traore-goal-earns-burkina-faso-a-draw |date=2013-01-24 }} Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013</ref> They then drew with defending champions Zambia 1–1, as another late goal from a [[Penalty kick (association football)|Penalty kick]] by Zambian goalkeeper [[Kennedy Mweene]] cancelled out Emenike's second goal of the tournament.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/516-mweene-magic-keeps-zambia-in-contention-after-draw-with-nigeria Mwenee magic keeps Zambia in contention after draw with Nigeria] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128013212/http://afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/516-mweene-magic-keeps-zambia-in-contention-after-draw-with-nigeria |date=2013-01-28 }} Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013</ref> In their last group game against Ethiopia, they were going out to Zambia for a worse booking record, but thanks to [[Chelsea F.C.]] midfielder Moses, the Nigerians won 2–0 and advanced at the expense of the defending champions.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/584-moses-sends-the-super-eagles-to-the-quarterfinals- Moses sends the Super Eagles to the quarter-finals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025335/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/584-moses-sends-the-super-eagles-to-the-quarterfinals- |date=2016-03-04 }} Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013</ref> In the quarters, they defeated pre-tournament favorites [[Ivory Coast national football team|Ivory Coast]] 2–1 in a shocking upset where Emenike and Mba scored goals.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/654-keshis-gamble-secures-nigerian-victory Keshi's gamble secure Nigerian victory] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233407/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/654-keshis-gamble-secures-nigerian-victory |date=2016-03-03 }} Official Website. Retrieved 8 January 2013</ref> Keshi's gamble of including six home-based players in the squad paid further dividends as Nigeria crushed Mali 4–1 in the semis (goalscorers Echiejele, Ideye, Musa and Emenike<ref>Emenike's goal is disputed. While Goal.com and FIFA.com cite Emenike with the goal, BBC says it was an own-goal by Malian defender [[Mohamed Sissoko]].</ref>)<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/674-super-eagles-soar-to-the-afcon-finals Super Eagles soar to the AFCON Finals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130209063857/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/674-super-eagles-soar-to-the-afcon-finals |date=2013-02-09 }} Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013.</ref> If the disputed goal is included, Emenike will be the tournament's joint top scorer with four goals along with Ghana's [[Mubarak Wakaso]] coming into the final.{{fact|date=August 2023}}
-On the other hand, Burkina Faso had reached the semi-finals of the tournament once when they hosted in [[1998 Africa Cup of Nations|1998]], but they had never won an away match in AFCON and had a winless streak of 26 matches. In addition to that, in 2012, they exited at the group stage of the AFCON without a win, and were almost eliminated by the [[Central African Republic national football team|Central African Republic]] in qualifying, before Alain Traore saved them from elimination. Traore also saved them from a defeat against Nigeria in the opening Group match.<ref>[http://en.africatopsports.com/2013/01/25/afcon-2013-ethiopia-seek-to-deepen-burkinas-cup-woes/ Afcon 2013 : Ethiopia seek to deepen Burkina’s Cup woes] African Top Sports. Retrieved 8 February 2013</ref> The turnaround came with a 4–0 thrashing of Ethiopia, where Traore, [[Jonathan Pitroipa]] and [[Djakaridja Kone]] all scored,<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/518-burkina-faso-rout-ethiopia-4-0-to-lead-group-c- Burkina Faso rout Ethiopia 4–0 to lead group C] Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013</ref> before drawing with Zambia 0–0 to send the reigning champions home for the first time since 1992.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/585-burkina-faso-hold-out-for-a-draw-to-knock-out-champions-zambia Burkina Faso hold out for a draw to knock out holders Zambia] Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013</ref> In a difficult pitch in [[Mbombela Stadium|Nelspruit]], Pitroipa's extra time goal brought a 1–0 victory over Togo in the quarterfinals.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/645-pitroipa-extra-time-goal-sends-burkina-faso-into-last-four Pitroipa's extra-time goal sends Burkina Faso into semi-finals] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/660-long-may-the-dream-carry-on-burkina-fasos-wilfried-sanou Long may the dream carry on –Burkina Faso’s Wilfried Sanou] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013</ref> In a stadium which had virtually become Burkina's home ground after playing four matches there,<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/669-burkina-ready-to-ambush-ghana-in-nelspruit Burkina ready to ambush Ghana in Nelspruit] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013</ref> they defeated Ghana in the semis through penalties after [[Aristide Bance]] and Ghana's [[Mubarak Wakaso]] both scored in a 1–1 draw, and underdogs Burkina Faso under Belgian coach [[Paul Put]] had qualified to their maiden final.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/677-burkina-faso-beat-ghana-to-reach-first-ever-afcon-final Burkina Faso beat Ghana to reach first ever AFCON final] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/681-new-era-dawns-on-burkina-faso-football New era dawns on Burkina Faso football] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/684-the-stallions-never-seize-to-amaze The Stallions never seize to amaze] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013</ref>
+On the other hand, Burkina Faso had reached the semi-finals of the tournament once when they hosted in [[1998 Africa Cup of Nations|1998]], but they had never won an away match in AFCON and had a winless streak of 26 matches. In addition to that, in 2012, they exited at the group stage of the AFCON without a win, and were almost eliminated by the [[Central African Republic national football team|Central African Republic]] in qualifying, before Alain Traore saved them from elimination. Traore also saved them from a defeat against Nigeria in the opening Group match.<ref>[http://en.africatopsports.com/2013/01/25/afcon-2013-ethiopia-seek-to-deepen-burkinas-cup-woes/ Afcon 2013 : Ethiopia seek to deepen Burkina’s Cup woes] African Top Sports. Retrieved 8 February 2013</ref> The turnaround came with a 4–0 thrashing of Ethiopia, where Traore, [[Jonathan Pitroipa]] and [[Djakaridja Kone]] all scored,<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/518-burkina-faso-rout-ethiopia-4-0-to-lead-group-c- Burkina Faso rout Ethiopia 4–0 to lead group C] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128013259/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/518-burkina-faso-rout-ethiopia-4-0-to-lead-group-c- |date=2013-01-28 }} Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013</ref> before drawing with Zambia 0–0 to send the reigning champions home for the first time since 1992.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/585-burkina-faso-hold-out-for-a-draw-to-knock-out-champions-zambia Burkina Faso hold out for a draw to knock out holders Zambia] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002419/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/585-burkina-faso-hold-out-for-a-draw-to-knock-out-champions-zambia |date=2016-03-04 }} Official Website. Retrieved 8 February 2013</ref> In a difficult pitch in [[Mbombela Stadium|Nelspruit]], Pitroipa's extra time goal brought a 1–0 victory over Togo in the quarterfinals.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/645-pitroipa-extra-time-goal-sends-burkina-faso-into-last-four Pitroipa's extra-time goal sends Burkina Faso into semi-finals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205113217/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/645-pitroipa-extra-time-goal-sends-burkina-faso-into-last-four |date=2013-02-05 }} Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/660-long-may-the-dream-carry-on-burkina-fasos-wilfried-sanou Long may the dream carry on –Burkina Faso’s Wilfried Sanou] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054231/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/660-long-may-the-dream-carry-on-burkina-fasos-wilfried-sanou |date=2016-03-04 }} Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013</ref> In a stadium which had virtually become Burkina's home ground after playing four matches there,<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/669-burkina-ready-to-ambush-ghana-in-nelspruit Burkina ready to ambush Ghana in Nelspruit] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013  {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130209161509/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/669-burkina-ready-to-ambush-ghana-in-nelspruit |date=9 February 2013 }}</ref> they defeated Ghana in the semis through penalties after [[Aristide Bance]] and Ghana's [[Mubarak Wakaso]] both scored in a 1–1 draw, and underdogs Burkina Faso under Belgian coach [[Paul Put]] had qualified to their maiden final.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/677-burkina-faso-beat-ghana-to-reach-first-ever-afcon-final Burkina Faso beat Ghana to reach first ever AFCON final] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013  {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233401/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/677-burkina-faso-beat-ghana-to-reach-first-ever-afcon-final |date=3 March 2016 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/681-new-era-dawns-on-burkina-faso-football New era dawns on Burkina Faso football] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013  {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130210005311/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/681-new-era-dawns-on-burkina-faso-football |date=10 February 2013 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/684-the-stallions-never-seize-to-amaze The Stallions never seize to amaze] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013  {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130210005332/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/684-the-stallions-never-seize-to-amaze |date=10 February 2013 }}</ref>
-As statistics stood after the semifinals, Emenike was Nigeria's top scorer with 4 goals and Traore was Burkina Faso's top scorer with 3 goals, but he had been ruled out of the tournament after the group stages due to thigh injury.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/683-statistics-after-the-semi-finals Statistics after the semi-finals] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/607-thigh-injury-forces-traores-afcon-to-come-to-an-end Thigh injury forces Traore’s AFCON to come to an end] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013</ref>
+As statistics stood after the semifinals, Emenike was Nigeria's top scorer with 4 goals and Traore was Burkina Faso's top scorer with 3 goals, but he had been ruled out of the tournament after the group stages due to thigh injury.<ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/683-statistics-after-the-semi-finals Statistics after the semi-finals] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013  {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130210005321/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/683-statistics-after-the-semi-finals |date=10 February 2013 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/607-thigh-injury-forces-traores-afcon-to-come-to-an-end Thigh injury forces Traore’s AFCON to come to an end] Official Website. Retrieved 9 February 2013  {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040605/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/607-thigh-injury-forces-traores-afcon-to-come-to-an-end |date=4 March 2016 }}</ref>
-On 8 February 2013, after receiving a protest made by the Football Association of Burkina Faso, the Africa Cup of Nations Organizing Committee ruled to overturn the second yellow card received by Burkina Faso forward [[Jonathan Pitroipa]] in the semifinal, meaning he was eligible to play in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/692-jonathan-pitroipa-eligible-for-the-final|title=Jonathan Pitroipa eligible for the Final|publisher=Orange Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013|date=8 February 2013}}</ref>
+On 8 February 2013, after receiving a protest made by the Football Association of Burkina Faso, the Africa Cup of Nations Organizing Committee ruled to overturn the second yellow card received by Burkina Faso forward [[Jonathan Pitroipa]] in the semifinal, meaning he was eligible to play in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/692-jonathan-pitroipa-eligible-for-the-final |title=Jonathan Pitroipa eligible for the Final |publisher=Orange Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013 |date=8 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040350/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/news1/692-jonathan-pitroipa-eligible-for-the-final |archive-date=4 March 2016 }} </ref>
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+Despite the narrow margin of victory, Nigeria's win was considered a comfortable one, and the outsiders Burkina Faso were described as looking tired.<ref name="BBC match report">{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21396138 | title=BBC Match Report | publisher=BBC Sport| date=10 February 2013 | access-date=10 February 2013 | author=Hughes, Ian}}</ref>
+Early play in the match was characterised by bursts down the wings from [[Victor Moses]], and two close chances for the Super Eagles. The first was a seventh-minute header from [[Efe Ambrose]] off a Moses' free kick, and the second a [[Brown Ideye]] shot that flew over the crossbar.<ref name="BBC match report"/><ref name=SBSreport>{{cite news|title=Nigeria wins Africa Cup of Nations|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/match/report/264305/Nigeria-vs-Burkina-Faso/|access-date=11 February 2013|newspaper=sbs.com.au|date=11 February 2013}}</ref>  Burkina Faso showed little threat in the first half, and spent a lot of time in their own territory.<ref name="BBC match report"/><ref name="ESPN FC">{{cite news|title=Nigeria wins African Cup of Nations|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1335523/nigeria-ends-19-year-wait-for-3rd-african-crown?cc=5901|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130426091438/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1335523/nigeria-ends-19-year-wait-for-3rd-african-crown?cc=5901|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 April 2013|access-date=11 February 2013|newspaper=ESPN FC}}</ref> [[Sunday Mba]] scored the only goal of the game after 40 minutes, when he collected a deflected shot, flicked the ball over [[Mohamed Koffi]] with his right foot, then volleyed the goal with his left.<ref name="BBC match report"/><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.goal.com/en-ng/match/103016/nigeria-vs-burkina-faso/report|title= Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 0 Match Report|date=9 February 2013|work= Goal.com|access-date=12 February 2013 }}</ref>
+Nigeria had several chances to extend their lead in the second half, but none were converted.<ref name="BBC match report"/> In the 77th minute, [[Wilfried Sanou]] forced a fingertip save from Nigerian goalkeeper [[Vincent Enyeama]] to prevent an equaliser.<ref name="Guardian Match Report"/><ref>{{cite web|url= https://int.soccerway.com/news/2013/February/10/africa-cup-of-nations-nigeria-1-burkina-faso-0/|title= Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 0|date=9 February 2013|work= Soccerway|access-date=12 February 2013 }}</ref>
+===Details===
+<section begin=Final />{{Football box
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 |time = 20:30 [[South African Standard Time|SAST]]
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 |stadium = [[FNB Stadium]], [[Johannesburg]]
 |attendance = 85,000
 |referee = [[Djamel Haimoudi]] ([[Algerian Football Federation|Algeria]])
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 | CM || '''7''' ||[[Florent Rouamba]] || {{yel|33}} || {{suboff|65}}
-|-
-| AM || '''18''' ||[[Charles Kaboré]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
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 | RW || '''22''' ||[[Prejuce Nakoulma]]
+|-
+| AM || '''18''' ||[[Charles Kaboré]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
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 | LW || '''11''' ||[[Jonathan Pitroipa]]
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-'''Man of the Match:'''<ref name="caf_motm">{{cite web|url=http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/organisation/orange-can-info/712-orange-afcon-2013-player-awards-final|title=Orange AFCON 2013 player Awards final|publisher=Orange Africa Cup of Nations South Africa 2013}}</ref>
+'''Man of the Match:'''<ref name="caf_motm">{{cite web|url=http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/organisation/orange-can-info/712-orange-afcon-2013-player-awards-final|title=Orange AFCON 2013 player Awards final|publisher=Orange Africa Cup of Nations South Africa 2013|access-date=10 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303212655/http://www.afcon2013online.com/index.php/organisation/orange-can-info/712-orange-afcon-2013-player-awards-final|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
-<br />[[John Obi Mikel]] (Nigeria)
+<br />[[Mikel John Obi]] (Nigeria)
 '''Fair Player of the Match:'''<ref name="caf_motm" />
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 '''[[Assistant referee (association football)|Assistant referees]]:'''
 <br />Redouane Achik ([[Royal Moroccan Football Federation|Morocco]])
-<br />Jean-Claude Birumushahu ([[Fédération de Football du Burundi|Burundi]])
+<br />Jean-Claude Birumushahu ([[Football Federation of Burundi|Burundi]])
 <br />'''[[Assistant referee (association football)#Fourth official|Fourth official]]:'''
 <br />[[Rajindraparsad Seechurn]] ([[Mauritius Football Association|Mauritius]])
 |}
-===Match summary===
+== Post-match ==
-Despite the narrow margin of victory, Nigeria's win was considered a comfortable one, and the outsiders Burkina Faso were described as looking tired.<ref name="BBC match report">{{cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21396138 | title=BBC Match Report | publisher=BBC | date=February 10, 2013 | accessdate=February 10, 2013 | author=Hughes, Ian}}</ref>
-Early play in the match was characterised by bursts down the wings from [[Victor Moses]], and two close chances for the Super Eagles. The first was a seventh-minute header from [[Efe Ambrose]] off a Moses' free kick, and the second a [[Brown Ideye]] shot that flew over the crossbar.<ref name="BBC match report"/><ref name=SBSreport>{{cite news|title=Nigeria wins Africa Cup of Nations|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/match/report/264305/Nigeria-vs-Burkina-Faso/|accessdate=11 February 2013|newspaper=sbs.com.au|date=11 February 2013}}</ref>  Burkina Faso showed little threat in the first half, and spent a lot of time in their own territory.<ref name="BBC match report"/><ref name="ESPN FC">{{cite news|title=Nigeria wins African Cup of Nations|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1335523/nigeria-ends-19-year-wait-for-3rd-african-crown?cc=5901|accessdate=11 February 2013|newspaper=ESPN FC}}</ref> [[Sunday Mba]] scored the only goal of the game after 40 minutes, when he collected a deflected shot, flicked the ball over [[Mohamed Koffi]] with his right foot, then volleyed the goal with his left.<ref name="BBC match report"/><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.goal.com/en-ng/match/103016/nigeria-vs-burkina-faso/report|title= Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 0 Match Report|date=9 February 2013|work= Goal.com|accessdate=12 February 2013 }}</ref>
-Nigeria had several chances to extend their lead in the second half, but none were converted.<ref name="BBC match report"/> In the 77th minute, [[Wilfried Sanou]] forced a fingertip save from Nigerian goalkeeper [[Vincent Enyeama]] to prevent an equaliser.<ref name="Guardian Match Report"/><ref>{{cite web|url= http://int.soccerway.com/news/2013/February/10/africa-cup-of-nations-nigeria-1-burkina-faso-0/|title= Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 0|date=9 February 2013|work= Soccerway|accessdate=12 February 2013 }}</ref>
-== Reaction ==
 Burkina Faso head coach Paul Put conceded that his team "showed Nigeria a bit too much respect in the first half", but contended that "The whole of Burkina Faso can be proud of their players."<ref name="BBC match report"/>
-Nigeria head coach Stephen Keshi declared "Winning this is mainly for my nation". Looking forward to the [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup]] he said "To represent Africa in Brazil at the Confed Cup is an honour for Nigeria."<ref name="BBC match report"/> This victory made Keshi the second man, after [[Mahmoud El-Gohary]], to win the Cup of Nations as both player and coach.<ref name="Guardian Match Report">{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/feb/10/nigeria-burkina-faso-africa-cup-nations | title=Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Sunday Mba gives Nigeria victory at last | work=The Guardian | date=February 10, 2013 | accessdate=February 11, 2013 | author=Wilson, Jonathan}}</ref>
+Nigeria head coach Stephen Keshi declared "Winning this is mainly for my nation". Looking forward to the [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup]] he said "To represent Africa in Brazil at the Confed Cup is an honour for Nigeria."<ref name="BBC match report"/> This victory made Keshi the second man, after [[Mahmoud El-Gohary]], to win the Cup of Nations as both player and coach.<ref name="Guardian Match Report">{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/feb/10/nigeria-burkina-faso-africa-cup-nations | title=Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Sunday Mba gives Nigeria victory at last | work=The Guardian | date=10 February 2013 | access-date=11 February 2013 | author=Wilson, Jonathan}}</ref>
 ==References==
-{{reflist|2}}
+{{reflist}}
 ==External links==
 *{{Official website|http://www.afcon2013online.com/}}
-*[http://www.cafonline.com/competition/orange-can-2013_2013 Confederation of African Football]
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120108054553/http://www.cafonline.com/competition/orange-can-2013_2013 Confederation of African Football]
-{{Nigeria national football team - matches}}
 {{2013 Africa Cup of Nations}}
 {{2013 Africa Cup of Nations finalists}}
 {{Africa Cup of Nations}}
+{{Nigeria national football team matches}}
+{{Burkina Faso national football team}}
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+[[Category:February 2013 sports events in Africa]]
+[[Category:2010s in Johannesburg]]

v t e 2013 Africa Cup of Nations
Stages	Group A Group B Group C Group D Knockout stage Final
General information	Qualification Squads Statistics
Venues	Johannesburg Durban Port Elizabeth Nelspruit Rustenburg

v t e 2013 Africa Cup of Nations finalists
Winner	Nigeria
Second place	Burkina Faso
Third place	Mali
Fourth place	Ghana
Eliminated in quarterfinals	Cape Verde Ivory Coast South Africa Togo
Eliminated in group stage	Algeria Angola Congo DR Ethiopia Morocco Niger Tunisia Zambia

v t e Africa Cup of Nations
Editions	Sudan 1957 United Arab Republic 1959 Ethiopia 1962 Ghana 1963 Tunisia 1965 Ethiopia 1968 Sudan 1970 Cameroon 1972 Egypt 1974 Ethiopia 1976 Ghana 1978 Nigeria 1980 Libya 1982 Ivory Coast 1984 Egypt 1986 Morocco 1988 Algeria 1990 Senegal 1992 Tunisia 1994 South Africa 1996 Burkina Faso 1998 Ghana/Nigeria 2000 Mali 2002 Tunisia 2004 Egypt 2006 Ghana 2008 Angola 2010 Gabon/Equatorial Guinea 2012 South Africa 2013 Equatorial Guinea 2015 Gabon 2017 Egypt 2019 Cameroon 2021 Ivory Coast 2023 Morocco 2025 Kenya/Tanzania/Uganda 2027 TBD 2029
Qualification	1957 1959 1962 1963 1965 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
Finals	1957 1959 1962 1963 1965 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023
Bids	2027
Squads	1957 1959 1962 1963 1965 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023
Statistics	Finals Appearances Awards Records and statistics Hat-tricks
Miscellaneous	Balls Mascots Music
Notes The 2021 and 2023 tournaments were actually held in 2022 and 2024 respectively. There were no 1957 and 1959 qualifications as places were given by invitation only. The "finals" articles for 1959 and 1976 are about the decisive matches of final group stages. Football in Africa portal

v t e Nigeria national football team matches
Africa Cup of Nations Finals	1980 1984 1988 1990 1994 2000 2013 2023
African Nations Championship Final	2018
Afro-Asian Cup of Nations	1995
Other matches	Nigeria 2–0 Guinea (1973) Algeria 1–1 Nigeria (1993) Nigeria 3–0 Bulgaria (1994) Spain 2–3 Nigeria (1998)