Where do the Super Eagles rank among Africa's best World Cup debutants?

A total of 14 African national teams, including Nigeria’s Super Eagles, have now played at the FIFA World Cup since Egypt first appeared in 1934. The newest entrant is Cape Verde, who stunned Europe on their first appearance, Afrik‑Foot reports.

Across all African debut matches, the continent’s record stands at 4 wins, 2 draws, and 8 defeats, showing how rare it is for African sides to immediately make a global impact on debut.

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