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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.

Ademola Lookman leads Nigeria's scoring in league play with 2 goals this season. Victor Osimhen has contributed 2, while Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has added 1.

Nigeria have been in mixed form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 8 goals and conceded 8 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. In the Friendlies, they faced a 3-0 win against Jamaica, a 2-2 draw with Poland, and a 1-2 loss to Portugal. In the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L, they faced a 2-1 win against Madagascar, and a 0-3 loss to Guinea-Bissau.

Recent results for Nigeria:

• May 30, 2026: Friendlies - 3-0 win at Jamaica
• June 3, 2026: Friendlies - 2-2 draw at Poland
• June 10, 2026: Friendlies - 1-2 loss at Portugal
• September 25, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L - 2-1 win vs Madagascar
• September 29, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L - 0-3 loss at Guinea-Bissau

Upcoming fixtures for Nigeria:

• November 15, 2025: Friendlies - at Venezuela
• October 6, 2026: Friendlies - at Russia
• November 11, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L - vs Tanzania
• November 15, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L - at Tanzania
• March 24, 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L - at Madagascar

Looking ahead, Nigeria have 1 home game and 4 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Venezuela (away), Russia (away), Tanzania (home), Tanzania (away), and Madagascar (away).

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

Nigeria's squad consists of 36 players. Goalkeepers: Michael Atata (Nigeria), Maduka Okoye (Udinese), Arthur Okonkwo (Charlton Athletic), Stanley Nwabili (Chippa United). Defenders: Akpe Victory (Basel), Kenneth Igboke (Enugu Rangers), Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos), Semi Ajayi (Hull City), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City), Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor), Emmanuel Fernandez (Rangers), Calvin Bassey (Fulham), Benjamin Fredrick (Brentford). Midfielders: Abdullahi Bewene (Baník Ostrava), Chibuzo Nwoko (Fulham U21), Mubarak Suleiman (Slavia Prague), Ridwan Popoola (Al-Wasl), Stephen Michael (Vendsyssel FF), Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş), Ademola Lookman (Atlético Madrid), Frank Onyeka (Coventry City), Isaac James (Alverca), Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Raphael Onyedika (Eintracht Frankfurt). Forwards: Kelechi Ịheanachọ (Bursaspor), Peter Edokpolor (Benfica B), Umar Abubakar (Famalicão), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), George Ilenikhena (Al Ittihad), Tolu Arokodare (Ajax), Samuel Chukwueze (Milan), Moses Simon (Paris FC), Taiwo Awoniyi (Coventry City), Akor Adams (Venezia), Moses Usor (LASK).

Éric Chelle is the current head coach of Nigeria. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 56% win rate across 32 matches, averaging 1.91 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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