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

Samuel Chukwueze has been the standout performer for Нигерия in league play this season with a rating of 8.25. Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi have also impressed with ratings of 7.82 and 7.72 respectively.

Victor Osimhen leads Нигерия's scoring in league play with 4 goals this season. Ademola Lookman has contributed 3, while Akor Adams has added 2.

Ademola Lookman is the chief creator for Нигерия in league play with 4 assists this season. Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi have also been key playmakers with 2 and 2 assists respectively.

Нигерия have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 8 goals and conceded 1 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Their defence has been exceptional, conceding an average of 0.2 goals per game. In the Africa Cup of Nations, they faced a 4-0 win against Mozambique, a 2-0 win against Algeria, a 0-0 draw with Morocco, and a 0-0 draw with Egypt. In the Friendlies, they faced a 2-1 win against Iran.

Recent results for Нигерия:

• 5 января 2026 г.: Africa Cup of Nations - 4-0 win vs Mozambique
• 10 января 2026 г.: Africa Cup of Nations - 2-0 win at Algeria
• 14 января 2026 г.: Africa Cup of Nations - 0-0 draw vs Morocco
• 17 января 2026 г.: Africa Cup of Nations - 0-0 draw at Egypt
• 27 марта 2026 г.: Friendlies - 2-1 win at Iran

Upcoming fixtures for Нигерия:

• 15 ноября 2025 г.: Friendlies - at Venezuela
• 26 мая 2026 г.: Friendlies - vs India
• 3 июня 2026 г.: Friendlies - at Poland
• 10 июня 2026 г.: Friendlies - at Portugal

Looking ahead, Нигерия have 1 home game and 3 away fixtures in their next 4 matches. Upcoming opponents: Venezuela (away), India (home), Poland (away), and Portugal (away).

Нигерия currently sits in 1st place in the Africa Cup of Nations (Grp. C) with 9 points from 3 matches (3W 0D 0L).

Нигерия's squad consists of 28 players. Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (Omonia Nicosia), Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars), Stanley Nwabili (Chippa United). Defenders: Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague), Semi Ajayi (Hull City), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes), Calvin Bassey (Fulham). Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş), Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid), Frank Onyeka (Coventry City), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio), Mohammed Usman (Ironi Tiberias), Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa), Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers), Tochukwu Nnadi (Marseille). Forwards: Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham), Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos), Moses Simon (Paris FC), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor), Akor Adams (Sevilla), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla), Salim Fago Lawal (Viktoria Plzen).

Éric Chelle is the current head coach of Нигерия. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 58% win rate across 26 matches, averaging 1.96 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.

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

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