In the 2024 AFCON, the Super Eagles are ascending to greatness.
The Super Eagles, the national football team of Nigeria, are playing their way into the championship game of the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, raising the national flag high.
This week’s Throwback Thursday features ten timeless tunes that have proven to provide the perfect soundtrack for Nigerian football fans’ most treasured moments.
1. Austino Milado – Super Eagles Carry Go (Walele)
The song highlights the accomplishments of Nigerian football teams at previous competitions, mentioning notable individuals who had a significant impact at the time. Even after several decades, the Nigerian Supporters Club still considers it their theme song.
2. Naira Marley – Issa Goal feat. Olamide & Lil Kesh
Following the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualification, Naira Marley collaborated with Olamide and Lil Kesh to produce the hit song “Issa Goal.”
Every goal the Super Eagles score is still accompanied by the same anthem.
The song has gained a lot of momentum as the World Cup draws near and Nigerians are urging all of the Super Eagles players to make sure that every game is full of goals.
3. Small Doctor- Penalty
Small Doctor’s hit song “Penalty” is the perfect way to commemorate the Eagles’ success after Nigerians defeated South Africa in a penalty shootout.
4. 2baba & Omawunmi – Power of Naija
Corporate Nigeria took notice of the national team’s qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and leading beverage manufacturer Guinness composed a theme song featuring superstar performers 2baba and Omawunmi to both celebrate and alert the world to the “Power of Naija.”
The song is one of the well-written pieces that highlights the potential for greatness in everyone of us. It was produced by renowned producer Cobhams Asuquo, who also contributed vocal assistance.
5. Banky W & M.I Abaga – Waving Flag
A remix of K-naan’s “Waving Flag” was done by Banky W and M.I. Abaga ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The Super Eagles’ performance in representing Nigeria in international competitions is captured in the song.
6. Flavour – Big Baller
Hitmaker Flavour made a comeback with his popular song “Big Baller,” a blend of Afrobeats and Ogene that doubles as a celebration song for spectacular football performances like the Super Eagles’ game in South Africa.
7. Kizz Daniel feat Tekno – Buga
With his huge smash single “Buga,” Kizz Daniel had the entire continent in a chokehold in 2022. It’s an ideal song to celebrate Nigeria’s 2024 AFCON success because of its thrilling celebration dance, which consists of high shoulders and a slow walk of victory.
8. Asake & Olamide – Amapiano
Nigerian supporters referred to the Super Eagles matchup against South Africa as a fight for possession of the Amapiano, and it was certainly a contender for the championship.
It's called OURPIANO now! pic.twitter.com/26eh8Jwnig
— Tobi (@TheTobiSmith) February 7, 2024
Nigerian supporters have basically rebranded Amapiano “Ourpiano” following Super Eagle’s victory. Asake & Olamide’s Grammy-nominated song “Amapiano” is the song elect to commemorate this achievement.
9. Lagbaja – Konko Below
With his hit song “Konkon Below,” Nigerian music maestro Lagbaja had his countrymen swaying and moving in a rhythmic manner.
The song is still a popular choice for getting people excited for big national events like the Super Eagles’ excellent performance at the 2024 AFCON.
10. Majeed – Let’s Do It Again
The NFF and Majeeed, an Afropop group, collaborated to release the tournament’s teamed song prior to the 2024 AFCON. The song gives supporters hope as the Super Eagles are just one game away from winning the trophy. It was written to encourage Nigeria’s pursuit of a fourth AFCON title.
