First African country qualified for the Brazilian World Cup, Nigeria allow their coach to set a record in the history of international football. Stephen Keshi, a former international player has become the first successful African coach to qualify two African countries to the finals of the World Cup.

He is the first African technician to achieve such a feat. Already in 2005, he qualified for the first time Togo to the 2006 World Cup, even if he did not ultimately lead the Hawks to Germany.
The 22nd country qualified for Brazil!

Dominating Ethiopia 2-0, the Super Eagles have also become the 22nd qualified for the Brazilian World Cup. Nigeria is also the first nation to achieve the double champion of Africa + World Cup qualification the same year.
With this quality as manager, Stephen Keshi was not even nominated for the Ballon d’Or of the “Best coach of FIFA.”