The numbers continue to underline Nigeria’s enduring dominance at the Africa Cup of Nations. With their 2–1 victory over Tanzania at AFCON 2025, the Super Eagles have now scored 148 goals in tournament history, further cementing their status as one of Africa’s most prolific attacking nations.
Tuesday evening’s win in Fès delivered more than three valuable points in Group C. It pushed Nigeria’s all-time AFCON goal tally to a landmark figure that reflects decades of consistency, evolution, and attacking ambition on the continental stage.
From title-winning golden generations to modern squads facing increasingly organized opposition, Nigeria have remained true to an attacking identity that transcends eras, systems, and personnel.
A legacy built on attacking ambition
Nigeria’s 148 goals are the cumulative product of legendary names such as Segun Odegbami and Rashidi Yekini, as well as emerging talents who have carried the torch forward. It is a statistic that speaks not only to individual brilliance but also to a long-standing institutional commitment to positive, front-foot football.
At AFCON 2025 Nigeria’s 21st appearance at the tournament that tradition remains firmly intact. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman against Tanzania were not just decisive on the night; they became the latest entries in a historical record that defines Nigerian football at AFCON level.
Historically, Nigeria’s most successful tournament runs have been closely linked to strong attacking output. The Super Eagles tend to go deep in competitions when goals flow freely, reinforcing the idea that scoring efficiency is not a luxury but a prerequisite for success.
Pressure and purpose moving forward
With Tunisia next on the horizon, Nigeria’s ability to continue adding to their goal tally could prove decisive in determining their progression from the group. Head coach Eric Chelle is well aware that attacking output is not optional it is central to the Super Eagles’ competitive identity.
The 148-goal milestone carries both pride and pressure. Each goal from this point forward adds not just to the scoreboard, but to a legacy built over generations.
For a nation that measures AFCON success partly through attacking excellence, the push toward 150 goals and beyond may ultimately shape whether this campaign is remembered as another chapter of dominance or a missed opportunity.
Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 journey has begun with victory, and with it, the Super Eagles’ goal-scoring tradition marches confidently into yet another tournament chapter.
