The Confederation of African Football (Caf) recalled how Nigeria defeated Zambia 2-1 in Tunis to win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations staged in Tunisia.
Having beaten Cote d’Ivoire in the semi-final, Clemence Westerhof’s men had to defeat giant-killers Chipolopolo in their quest to rule Africa again.
Three minutes into the encounter at the El Menzah Stadium, Elijah Litana headed home a corner kick that which goalkeeper Peter Rufai.
Two minutes later, Emmanuel Amuneke, who was making his debut in the competition, levelled matters two minutes later with his header.