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Nigeria's last AFCON winning team - Who were the players and where are they now?

Three times African Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners Nigeria last won the AFCON title in 2013 when they defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.

Former Premier League stars like John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses and Ahmed Musa were part of the Nigerian team that last lifted the continental title.

Interestingly, Burkina Faso, who finished second, comprised of players like Bakary Kone and Saïdou Panandétiguiri who played in India at some point in their career. While Kone played for Kerala Blasters during the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020/21 season, Panandétiguiri played for FC Pune City in 2014.

Let us take a look at the Nigerian side which won the AFCON final in 2013.

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