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Niger is the men's national football team, currently ranked #114 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Niamey, playing their home matches at Stade Général Seyni Kountché. Follow Niger on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Oumar Sako leads Niger's scoring in league play with 2 goals this season. Ousseini Badamassi has contributed 2, while Daniel Sosah has added 2.

Niger have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 7 during this period. In the World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. E, they faced a 1-0 win against Zambia. In the Friendlies, they faced a 2-3 loss to Burkina Faso, and a 0-1 loss to Mauritania. In the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. A, they faced a 2-1 win against Lesotho, and a 0-2 loss to Gabon.

Recent results for Niger:

• October 12, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. E - 1-0 win at Zambia
• November 14, 2025: Friendlies - 2-3 loss at Burkina Faso
• June 8, 2026: Friendlies - 0-1 loss at Mauritania
• September 25, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. A - 2-1 win vs Lesotho
• September 29, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. A - 0-2 loss at Gabon

Upcoming fixtures for Niger:

• October 6, 2026: Friendlies - at Algeria
• November 11, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. A - at Morocco
• November 15, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. A - vs Morocco
• March 24, 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. A - at Lesotho
• March 28, 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. A - vs Gabon

Looking ahead, Niger have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Algeria (away), Morocco (away), Morocco (home), Lesotho (away), and Gabon (home).

Niger currently sits in 3rd place in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification (Grp. A) with 3 points from 2 matches (1W 0D 1L).

Niger's squad consists of 27 players. Goalkeepers: Issiaka Boukary Kanta (Niger), Hainikoye Abiboulaye (Niger), Mahamadou Tanja (Simba SC). Defenders: Rahim Bonkano (Bologna), Oumar Sako (FC Rostov), Issa Djibrilla (Zira), Mohamed Abdouramane (Renaissance Club Zemamra), Yac Diori (Al Karkh), Adamou Ibrahim Djibo (Niger), Alhabib Hassane Abdou (Niger), Aboubacar Camara (Bylis), Najeeb Yakubu (Persijap Jepara). Midfielders: Sani Ibrahim (Niger), Moustapha Amadou Sabo (Železničar Pančevo), Youssouf Oumarou (Al Hazem), Amadou Sabo (Sūduva), Mohamed Djibo (Horoya AC), Ousseini Badamassi (Niger), Ali Mohamed (Maccabi Haifa), Hassane Adamou (Renaissance Club Zemamra), Amadou Moutari (Al Naft), Abdoul Madjid Moumouni (Al Shorta), Hamza Aboubacar Issa (Niger). Forwards: Daniel Sosah (Aktobe), Kairou Amoustapha (Hamrun Spartans), Victorien Adebayor (Niger), Ibrahim Harouna (Olympique Akbou).

Badou Zaki is the current head coach of Niger. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 28% win rate across 29 matches, averaging 1.14 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Harouna Doula managed the club for 9 seasons, recording 6 wins from 26 matches (23% win rate). Jean-Michel Cavalli managed the club for 6 seasons, recording 3 wins from 18 matches (17% win rate). Other former coaches include Gernot Rohr.

Niger plays their home matches at Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey, which has a capacity of 35,000.

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