Caf relives Nigeria defeat Zambia to win 1994 Africa Cup of Nations


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The continent’s football ruling body recalled how the Super Eagles secured a comeback victory over the Chipolopolo for a second African title
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The Confederation of African Football (Caf) recalled how Nigeria defeated Zambia 2-1 in Tunis to win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations staged in Tunisia.

Having beaten Cote d’Ivoire in the semi-final, Clemence Westerhof’s men had to defeat giant-killers Chipolopolo in their quest to rule Africa again.

Three minutes into the encounter at the El Menzah Stadium, Elijah Litana headed home a corner kick that which goalkeeper Peter Rufai.

Two minutes later, Emmanuel Amuneke, who was making his debut in the competition, levelled matters two minutes later with his header.



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Now, 26 years later to this day, Caf relived the Super Eagles’ feat on social media.

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�� Nigeria won their 2nd #TotalAFCON, beating Zambia 2-1 in the 1994 final! �

The scorer of both goals? �
The 1994 African Player of the Year, Emmanuel Amunike! � pic.twitter.com/A5tSJsiqsY

— CAF (@CAF_Online) April 10, 2020
The country waited for 19 years before winning a third crown in South Africa – defeating Burkina Faso in the final.

Zambia’s only triumph came in 2012 after they defeated a Didier Drogba-led Cote d’Ivoire on penalties in the tournament co-hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

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