1980 African Cup of Nations

1980 African Cup of Nations
Tournament details
Host countryNigeria
Dates8−22 March
Teams8
Venue(s)2 (in 2 host cities)
Final positions
Champions Nigeria (1st title)
Runners-up Algeria
Third place Morocco
Fourth place Egypt
Tournament statistics
Matches played16
Goals scored33 (2.06 per match)
Top scorer(s)Morocco Khalid Labied
Nigeria Segun Odegbami
(3 goals each)
Best player(s)Nigeria Christian Chukwu
1978
1982

The 1980 African Cup of Nations was the 12th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Nigeria. Just like in 1978, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Nigeria won its first championship, beating Algeria in the final 3−0.


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