Niger has participated in two Africa Cup of Nations, the 2012 and 2013 editions. Historically, Niger has been considered a much weaker side in the strong West African Football Union, and didn't have much success in major tournament's qualification. Until 2010s, Niger had never qualified for any AFCON editions. However, Niger produced a stunning qualifying run in 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification, overcame giants like Egypt and South Africa to book its final debut, where they lost all three matches. Niger once again participated a year in later in the same edition, obtained one point though unable to prevent early elimination. Since then, Niger haven't qualified for the tournament.
Overall record Africa Cup of Nations recordYearRoundPosition 1957 – 1959Part of 1962 – 1965Not affiliated to CAF 1968Did not enter 1970 – 1972Did not qualify 1974Withdrew 1976Did not qualify 1978 – 1980Withdrew 1982Did not enter 1984Did not qualify 1986 – 1990Did not enter 1992 – 1994Did not qualify 1996Withdrew during qualifying 1998Disqualified for withdrawing in 1996 2000 – 2010Did not qualify 2012 Group stage 15th 3 0 0 3 1 5 2013 15th 3 0 1 2 0 4 2015 – 2025Did not qualify 2027To be determined 2029TotalGroup stage2/35601519
By match YearStageDateOpponentResultNiger scorers1 20121Group stage23 January 20120–2—2Group stage27 January 20121–2N'Gounou 3Group stage31 January 20120–1—2 20134Group stage20 January 20130–1—5Group stage24 January 20130–0—6Group stage28 January 20130–3—
Tournaments
2012 Africa Cup of Nations
Group stage
2013 Africa Cup of Nations
Group stage
Goalscorers RankPlayer20122013Goals1William N'Gounou11Total11
Squads
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