AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Records
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 11:30 pm
by Enugu II
In this blog piece I have collated Nigeria's records at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). What is clear is that some of those records would have been more impressive if maximum dictator Sani Abacha had not withdrawn the team from the 1996 tournament and also caused Nigeria's absence in 1998 due to suspension. But also the team's failure to qualify for the 2012, 2015, and 2017 tournaments cost players like Vincent Enyeama and Mikel Obi some individual records as well.
There are still some records that new players can erase. For instance, the most goals scored by a Nigerian player in a game is a brace on multiple occasions. Most assists in a game is just two from Nwankwo Kanu back in 2006. Most goals in a tournament by an individual is four accomplished two times by Rashidi Yekini and once by Augustine Okocha.
Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:06 pm
by aruako1
Enugu II wrote:
In this blog piece I have collated Nigeria's records at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). What is clear is that some of those records would have been more impressive if maximum dictator Sani Abacha had not withdrawn the team from the 1996 tournament and also caused Nigeria's absence in 1998 due to suspension. But also the team's failure to qualify for the 2012, 2015, and 2017 tournaments cost players like Vincent Enyeama and Mikel Obi some individual records as well.
There are still some records that new players can erase. For instance, the most goals scored by a Nigerian player in a game is a brace on multiple occasions. Most assists in a game is just two from Nwankwo Kanu back in 2006. Most goals in a tournament by an individual is four accomplished two times by Rashidi Yekini and once by Augustine Okocha.
Yes, he did score four goals plus an assist in five games in that tournament.
Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:45 pm
by Enugu II
Maceo4,
Thanks. I just realized why you posted the Emenike stat. I have added him to the list of those who have scored four in an AFCON. Thanks for pointing out that error.
Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:14 pm
by YemiBrazil
Enugu II wrote:Maceo4,
Thanks. I just realized why you posted the Emenike stat. I have added him to the list of those who have scored four in an AFCON. Thanks for pointing out that error.
Yekini scored five in 1994.
Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:35 pm
by YemiBrazil
Enjoy Nigeria vs Gabon (3-0) 1994 with Yekini's brace and Mutiu Adepoju brilliant goal. Sunday Oliseh! What a player! Chai!!!
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Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:38 pm
by YemiBrazil
Yekini with another brace. First goal na helele.
Nigeria vs Zaire (2-0)
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Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:42 pm
by YemiBrazil
Nigeria 6(2-2)4 Ivory Coast AET
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Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:26 pm
by pajimoh
YemiBrazil wrote:Yekini with another brace. First goal na helele.
Nigeria vs Zaire (2-0)
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94 was a sweet year
Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:58 pm
by Enugu II
YemiBrazil wrote:
Enugu II wrote:Maceo4,
Thanks. I just realized why you posted the Emenike stat. I have added him to the list of those who have scored four in an AFCON. Thanks for pointing out that error.
Yekini scored five in 1994.
YemiBrazil,
Yoking had four and not five goals. I believe that you have counted a goal scored during the penalty shootout. If that is the fifth goal then it does not count. Those penalty shoot scores are simply tie breakers and do not count. Remember that the official results of such a game is a draw. Nigeria simply moved on via a tie breaker.
Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:05 am
by gochino
Enugu II wrote:
In this blog piece I have collated Nigeria's records at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). What is clear is that some of those records would have been more impressive if maximum dictator Sani Abacha had not withdrawn the team from the 1996 tournament and also caused Nigeria's absence in 1998 due to suspension. But also the team's failure to qualify for the 2012, 2015, and 2017 tournaments cost players like Vincent Enyeama and Mikel Obi some individual records as well.
There are still some records that new players can erase. For instance, the most goals scored by a Nigerian player in a game is a brace on multiple occasions. Most assists in a game is just two from Nwankwo Kanu back in 2006. Most goals in a tournament by an individual is four accomplished two times by Rashidi Yekini and once by Augustine Okocha.
That's wrong! Kanu actually had 3 assists in one game. Go rewatch the game against Tunisia at afcon 2000. The game ended 4 : 2 in favour of Nigeria
Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:28 am
by eyan
Enugu II wrote:
YemiBrazil wrote:
Enugu II wrote:Maceo4,
Thanks. I just realized why you posted the Emenike stat. I have added him to the list of those who have scored four in an AFCON. Thanks for pointing out that error.
Yekini scored five in 1994.
YemiBrazil,
Yoking had four and not five goals. I believe that you have counted a goal scored during the penalty shootout. If that is the fifth goal then it does not count. Those penalty shoot scores are simply tie breakers and do not count. Remember that the official results of such a game is a draw. Nigeria simply moved on via a tie breaker.
5 goals. Tie breaker makes it 6. Yemibrezia, I believe, even posted the videos for you.
Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:30 am
by gochino
Yekini scored 5 in 94 and 4 in 92.
In 94 he scored 2 against Gabun, 2 against Zaire and 1 against Ivory coast.
Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:52 am
by Enugu II
gochino wrote:
Enugu II wrote:
In this blog piece I have collated Nigeria's records at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). What is clear is that some of those records would have been more impressive if maximum dictator Sani Abacha had not withdrawn the team from the 1996 tournament and also caused Nigeria's absence in 1998 due to suspension. But also the team's failure to qualify for the 2012, 2015, and 2017 tournaments cost players like Vincent Enyeama and Mikel Obi some individual records as well.
There are still some records that new players can erase. For instance, the most goals scored by a Nigerian player in a game is a brace on multiple occasions. Most assists in a game is just two from Nwankwo Kanu back in 2006. Most goals in a tournament by an individual is four accomplished two times by Rashidi Yekini and once by Augustine Okocha.
That's wrong! Kanu actually had 3 assists in one game. Go rewatch the game against Tunisia at afcon 2000. The game ended 4 : 2 in favour of Nigeria
Gochino
If you read the note accompanying the record it points out that the data with assists only goes from 2006 to date. Unfortunately, it fails to include data before then including several assists by Oliseh as well in 1994 one is presently unable to vouch for them 100%. I will add an asterisk to attract attention to the note.
Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:59 am
by Enugu II
eyan wrote:
Enugu II wrote:
YemiBrazil wrote:
Enugu II wrote:Maceo4,
Thanks. I just realized why you posted the Emenike stat. I have added him to the list of those who have scored four in an AFCON. Thanks for pointing out that error.
Yekini scored five in 1994.
YemiBrazil,
Yoking had four and not five goals. I believe that you have counted a goal scored during the penalty shootout. If that is the fifth goal then it does not count. Those penalty shoot scores are simply tie breakers and do not count. Remember that the official results of such a game is a draw. Nigeria simply moved on via a tie breaker.
5 goals. Tie breaker makes it 6. Yemibrezia, I believe, even posted the videos for you.
Eyan
Okay. I see that now. I also see the text on his goals and five is correct. I earlier thought he was getting five from the tie breaker. I will correct the blog.
Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:00 pm
by YemiBrazil
Enugu II wrote:
eyan wrote:
Enugu II wrote:
YemiBrazil wrote:
Enugu II wrote:Maceo4,
Thanks. I just realized why you posted the Emenike stat. I have added him to the list of those who have scored four in an AFCON. Thanks for pointing out that error.
Yekini scored five in 1994.
YemiBrazil,
Yoking had four and not five goals. I believe that you have counted a goal scored during the penalty shootout. If that is the fifth goal then it does not count. Those penalty shoot scores are simply tie breakers and do not count. Remember that the official results of such a game is a draw. Nigeria simply moved on via a tie breaker.
5 goals. Tie breaker makes it 6. Yemibrezia, I believe, even posted the videos for you.
Eyan
Okay. I see that now. I also see the text on his goals and five is correct. I earlier thought he was getting five from the tie breaker. I will correct the blog.
Re: AFCON: Slim Chance SE Players setting new Nigerian Recor
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:33 pm
by Enugu II
YemiBrazil wrote:
Enugu II wrote:
eyan wrote:
Enugu II wrote:
YemiBrazil wrote:
Enugu II wrote:Maceo4,
Thanks. I just realized why you posted the Emenike stat. I have added him to the list of those who have scored four in an AFCON. Thanks for pointing out that error.
Yekini scored five in 1994.
YemiBrazil,
Yoking had four and not five goals. I believe that you have counted a goal scored during the penalty shootout. If that is the fifth goal then it does not count. Those penalty shoot scores are simply tie breakers and do not count. Remember that the official results of such a game is a draw. Nigeria simply moved on via a tie breaker.
5 goals. Tie breaker makes it 6. Yemibrezia, I believe, even posted the videos for you.
Eyan
Okay. I see that now. I also see the text on his goals and five is correct. I earlier thought he was getting five from the tie breaker. I will correct the blog.
