The Super Eagles of Nigeria, currently ranked 39th in the world by FIFA, once reached an all-time high of 5th in the world rankings.

This was back in April 1994, the same month the Super Eagles won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Nigeria defeated Zambia 2-1 in the final which was held at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako, Mali on April 10, 1994.

Dutch football tactician, Clemens Westerhof was the brains behind the Super Eagles set up which is widely regarded as Nigeria's best-ever team till date.

Westerhof is credited with building a strong team that included talented players like Jay-Jay Okocha, Rashidi Yekini, and Peter Rufai, Sunday Oliseh, Emmanuel Amunike, Finidi George, Augustine Eguavoen, among others.

The team went ahead to qualify Nigeria to its first-ever World Cup finals in the United States two months later.

The debutants were one of the surprise packages at the tournament after topping their group which included Argentina, Bulgaria, and Greece.

Nigeria defeated Bulgaria 3–0, lost to Argentina 1–2, and reached the second round after a 2–0 victory over Greece.

Nigeria played Italy in the round of 16 and took the lead courtesy of a goal from Emmanuel Amunike in the 25th minutes.

Nigeria were within two minutes of qualifying for the quarterfinals, but Roberto Baggio scored to take the game to extra time.

The former Juventus striker scored the winner in extra time to end Nigeria's fairytale campaign.