The Historic African Cup of Nations held in Lagos at the National Stadium, Surulere marks 43rd Anniversary of the victory yesterday, March 22nd, 2023 where the Green Eagles won the Nations Cup, in the presence of Eagles fans.
“In light of this, I want to celebrate these icons and great players that led a formidable track for others to follow. The likes of Goalkeeper Best Ogedegbe, Captain Christian Chukwu, Segun Odegbami, Kadiri Ikhana, Alloysius Atuegbu, and others whose zeal, commitment, and dexterity in making Nigeria proud, has made them pacesetters”, Honourable Sunday said.
The Eagles have won the same trophy, three different times in the years 1980, 1994, and 2013. They will always be remembered.
“Today, I join millions of Nigerians to say thank you, for winning the first African Cup of Nations on March 22, 1980”, Honourable Sunday Dare concluded.
The 1980 history-making team is;
Goalkeepers: Best Ogedegbe, Emmanuel Okala, Moses Effiong
Defenders: David Adiele, Johnny Orlando, Sylvanus Okpala, Okey Isima, Tunde Bamidele, Godwin Odiye, Christian Chukwu
Midfielders: Mudashiru Lawal, Alloysius Atuegbu, Henry Nwosu, Kadiri Ikhana, Frank Nwachi
Forwards: Ifeanyi Onyedika, Segun Odegbami, Adokiye Amiesimaka, Martin Eyo, Charles Bassey, Shefiu Mohammed.
