Watch as Caf relives Nigeria defeat Algeria to win 1980 Africa Cup of NationsThe continent’s football ruling body reminisced how the Green Eagles subdued the Desert Foxes in Lagos to win their first African titleThe Confederation of African Football (Caf) recollected how defeated 3-0 to win the 1980 . After placing third in the 1978 edition held in , Nigeria got the nod to host the rest of Africa - the competition’s 12th edition. In the historic final played inside the National Stadium in Lagos, the Green Eagles outplayed the North Africans, inspired by Ali Fergani and Salah Assad. Segun Odegbami gave Nigeria a second-minute lead before putting the West Africans three minutes to the half-time break. Five minutes into the second half, Muda Lawal got the all-important third to hand the Green Eagles their maiden Afcon triumph.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 22, 2020 19:30 UTC