Nigeria’s AFCON Goal Count Hits 148

Nigeria opened their AFCON 2025 campaign with a 2-1 win over Tanzania in Fès on Tuesday evening, a result that pushed the Super Eagles’ all-time tournament goal tally to 148. The milestone underlines Nigeria’s consistency across decades of continental football, from title-winning golden generations to modern squads facing tougher opposition.

Over the years, goals have come from legends such as Segun Odegbami and Rashidi Yekini, as well as newer talents continuing the tradition. At this year’s tournament, Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman were the scorers as Nigeria secured three important Group C points. The goals reinforced a familiar pattern, with Nigeria’s strongest AFCON runs often built on consistent scoring.

With Tunisia next in the group and tougher tests ahead in Morocco, attacking efficiency will remain crucial.