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Nigéria 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 Nigéria on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Nigéria 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 Nigéria:

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

Upcoming fixtures for Nigéria:

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

Looking ahead, Nigéria 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).

Nigéria'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 Nigéria. 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.

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

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