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Nigeria is the men's national football team, currently ranked #26 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Abuja, playing their home matches at Abuja National Stadium. Follow Nigeria on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Nigeria have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 10 goals and conceded 5 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. In the Friendlies, their recent results include a 2-1 win against Iran, a 2-0 win against Zimbabwe, a 3-0 win against Jamaica, a 2-2 draw with Poland, and a 1-2 loss to Portugal.

Recent results for Nigeria:

• 27 de marzo de 2026: Friendlies - 2-1 win at Iran
• 26 de mayo de 2026: Friendlies - 2-0 win vs Zimbabwe
• 30 de mayo de 2026: Friendlies - 3-0 win at Jamaica
• 3 de junio de 2026: Friendlies - 2-2 draw at Poland
• 10 de junio de 2026: Friendlies - 1-2 loss at Portugal

Upcoming fixtures for Nigeria:

• 15 de noviembre de 2025: Friendlies - at Venezuela
• 25 de septiembre de 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L - vs Madagascar
• 29 de septiembre de 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L - at Guinea-Bissau
• 6 de octubre de 2026: Friendlies - at Russia
• 11 de noviembre de 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L - vs Tanzania

Looking ahead, Nigeria have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Venezuela (away), Madagascar (home), Guinea-Bissau (away), Russia (away), and Tanzania (home).

Nigeria's squad consists of 41 players. Goalkeepers: Michael Atata (Nigeria), Francis Uzoho (Omonia 29 Maiou), Arthur Okonkwo (Charlton Athletic), Maduka Okoye (Udinese). Defenders: Chibueze Oputa (Enugu Rangers), Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor), Kenneth Igboke (Enugu Rangers), Ochobi Elias (Rivers United FC), Tijani Al Ameen (Shooting Stars), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague), Semi Ajayi (Hull City), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos), Christian Akpan (Genk), Emmanuel Fernandez (Rangers), Calvin Bassey (Fulham). Midfielders: Aderemi Adeoye (Nigeria), Ayobami Junior (Shooting Stars), Samson Tijani (Zeleziarne Podbrezová), Tosin Oyedokun (Ikorodu City), Abdullahi Bewene (Baník Ostrava), Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş), Ademola Lookman (Atlético Madrid), Frank Onyeka (Coventry City), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio), Tochukwu Nnadi (Marseille), Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution), Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Raphael Onyedika (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Monza). Forwards: Femi Azeez (Brighton & Hove Albion), Owen Oseni (Plymouth Argyle), Philip Otele (Basel), Terem Moffi (Hamburger SV), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Samuel Chukwueze (Milan), Rafiu Durosinmi (Genk), Moses Simon (Paris FC), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor), Akor Adams (Venezia).

Éric Chelle is the current head coach of Nigeria. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 57% win rate across 30 matches, averaging 1.93 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Augustine Eguavoen managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 6 wins from 12 matches (50% win rate). José Peseiro managed the club for 6 seasons, recording 11 wins from 23 matches (48% win rate). Other former coaches include Finidi George, and Gernot Rohr.

Nigeria plays their home matches at Abuja National Stadium in Abuja, which has a capacity of 60,491.

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