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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.
Samuel Chukwueze has been the standout performer for Nigeria 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 Nigeria'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 Nigeria in league play with 4 assists this season. Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi have also been key playmakers with 2 and 2 assists respectively.
Nigeria have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 9 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 Grp. C, they faced a 3-1 win against Uganda. In the Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage, 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.
Recent results for Nigeria:
- December 30, 2025: Africa Cup of Nations Grp. C - 3-1 win at Uganda
- January 5, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage - 4-0 win vs Mozambique
- January 10, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage - 2-0 win at Algeria
- January 14, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage - 0-0 draw vs Morocco
- January 17, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage - 0-0 draw at Egypt
Upcoming fixtures for Nigeria:
- November 15, 2025: Friendlies - at Venezuela
Nigeria currently sits in 1st place in the Africa Cup of Nations (Grp. C) with 9 points from 3 matches (3W 0D 0L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Nigeria'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), 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), Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor), Akor Adams (Sevilla), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla), Salim Fago Lawal (Viktoria Plzen).
Éric Chelle is the current head coach of Nigeria. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 58% win rate across 24 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.
Nigeria plays their home matches at Abuja National Stadium in Abuja, which has a capacity of 60,491.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nigeria, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nigeria to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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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.
Samuel Chukwueze has been the standout performer for Nigeria 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 Nigeria'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 Nigeria in league play with 4 assists this season. Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi have also been key playmakers with 2 and 2 assists respectively.
Nigeria have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 9 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 Grp. C, they faced a 3-1 win against Uganda. In the Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage, 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.
Recent results for Nigeria:
- December 30, 2025: Africa Cup of Nations Grp. C - 3-1 win at Uganda
- January 5, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage - 4-0 win vs Mozambique
- January 10, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage - 2-0 win at Algeria
- January 14, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage - 0-0 draw vs Morocco
- January 17, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage - 0-0 draw at Egypt
Upcoming fixtures for Nigeria:
- November 15, 2025: Friendlies - at Venezuela
Nigeria currently sits in 1st place in the Africa Cup of Nations (Grp. C) with 9 points from 3 matches (3W 0D 0L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Nigeria'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), 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), Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor), Akor Adams (Sevilla), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla), Salim Fago Lawal (Viktoria Plzen).
Éric Chelle is the current head coach of Nigeria. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 58% win rate across 24 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.
Nigeria plays their home matches at Abuja National Stadium in Abuja, which has a capacity of 60,491.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nigeria, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nigeria to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
