Five AFCON finals that will go down in Nigerian football history forever revealed
Morocco's thrilling 2-1 victory over Egypt in the 2019 AFCON final is among the five most memorable finals to be selected ahead of Sunday's decider against Senegal. The 1998 final between Cameroon and South Africa remains a closely contested showdown that has been cited as one of the greatest matches in African football history.
The 2006 AFCON final between Egypt and Ghana is widely regarded as one of the greatest African Cup of Nations finals ever played. The game ended 2-2 after extra time but Ghana won 4-3 in a penalty shootout. This thrilling contest is often cited as an example of Ghana's dominant period under coach Otto Addo. It marked a major turning point for the Black Stars' success on the continent.