Can Super Eagles Make History as First Team in AFCON to Win Seven in Seven?
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are closing in on a historic milestone at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 after maintaining a flawless record through five matches.
Nigeria remain the only team at the ongoing AFCON 2025 to have won all their five games in open play.
The Eagles have combined attacking flair with defensive solidity, recording the tournament’s best goal difference at +10 and scoring 14 goals, the highest tally ever by a Nigerian side at AFCON.
Their campaign began with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania, followed by a thrilling 3–2 win against Tunisia. They then overcame Uganda 3–1 before producing a statement 4–0 demolition of Mozambique in the round of 16.
In the quarterfinals, Nigeria achieved their second clean sheet of the tournament with a 2–0 triumph over Algeria, a team that had conceded just once in their previous four matches.
With hosts Morocco awaiting in the semifinals, Nigeria now stand two wins away from becoming the first team in AFCON history to win all seven matches in open play en route to lifting the trophy.
The Super Eagles’ remarkable run has already set new standards, and the prospect of perfection adds even greater anticipation to their quest for continental glory.
