The Super Eagles played their first international match on October 8, 1949 – a 2-0 victory against Sierra Leone, in Free Town. But it was not until 1994 that they qualified for the FIFA World Cup.
That squad of the early 90s is still remembered by many football fans across the continent, and perhaps the world, for its exceptional talents and dribbling skills. Despite being their maiden appearance at the biggest football stage, Nigeria made it to the round of 16 in the USA Games.