Afcon 2019 nigeria news

Here are some news updates on Nigeria's performance at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON):

Nigeria's AFCON 2019 Journey

Nigeria's Super Eagles qualified for the 2019 AFCON tournament after finishing top of their group in the qualifiers. They were drawn in Group B alongside Burundi, Guinea, and Madagascar.

Group Stage

Nigeria won their first match against Burundi 1-0, with Odion Ighalo scoring the only goal. They then drew 1-1 with Guinea, with Ighalo scoring again. In their final group match, they defeated Madagascar 2-0, with Ighalo and Samuel Chukwueze scoring.

Round of 16

Nigeria faced Cameroon in the Round of 16 and won 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 3-3. Ighalo scored a hat-trick in the match.

Quarterfinals

Nigeria faced South Africa in the quarterfinals and won 2-1, with Ighalo scoring the winning goal.

Semifinals

Nigeria faced Algeria in the semifinals and lost 2-1, with Ighalo scoring the only goal for Nigeria.

Third-Place Match

Nigeria faced Tunisia in the third-place match and lost 1-0, with Ferjani Sassi scoring the only goal.

Final Standings

Nigeria finished in 3rd place at the 2019 AFCON, their best finish since winning the tournament in 2013.

Player Performances

Odion Ighalo was Nigeria's top scorer at the tournament, with 6 goals. Other notable performers included Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi, and William Troost-Ekong.

Coach

Gernot Rohr was Nigeria's head coach at the 2019 AFCON. He has been in charge of the team since 2016 and has led them to several major tournaments, including the World Cup and AFCON.

Post-Tournament Reaction

After the tournament, Rohr praised his players for their efforts, saying they had shown great character and determination. He also expressed disappointment at not winning the tournament, but acknowledged that it was a great achievement to finish in 3rd place.