Nigeria won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa with a squad largely made up of unknown faces on the continent. The 2013 AFCON was his sixth for Nigeria before he retired. Elderson Echiejile (HJK Helsinki)The 2013 AFCON was Echiejile’s second appearance at the tournament and he played all six games, sustaining a hamstring injury in the final. The AFCON triumph, Obiora was out injured for 18 months and became a forgotten man during his trying time. He is currently the vice-captain of the Eagles preparing for the 2019 AFCON.

Source: Punch June 14, 2019 23:03 UTC