The Confederation of African Football (Caf) recollected how Nigeria defeated Algeria 3-0 to win the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations.
After placing third in the 1978 edition held in Ghana, Nigeria got the nod to host the rest of Africa - the competition’s 12th edition.
Otto Gloria’s men thrashed Tanzania 3-1 to begin the championship on a winning note and stepped up their performances to reach their second final.
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.