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

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

Nijer 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 Nijer:

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

Upcoming fixtures for Nijer:

• 11 Kasım 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. A - at Morocco
• 15 Kasım 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. A - vs Morocco
• 24 Mart 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. A - at Lesotho
• 28 Mart 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. A - vs Gabon

Looking ahead, Nijer have 2 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 4 matches. Upcoming opponents: Morocco (away), Morocco (home), Lesotho (away), and Gabon (home).

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

Nijer'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), Najeeb Yakubu (Persijap Jepara). Midfielders: Sani Ibrahim (Niger), Moustapha Amadou Sabo (Železničar Pančevo), Youssouf Oumarou (Al Hazem), Amadou Sabo (Sūduva), Mohamed Djibo (Horoya AC), Ali Mohamed (Maccabi Haifa), Hassane Adamou (Renaissance Club Zemamra), Abdoul Madjid Moumouni (Al Shorta), Hamza Aboubacar Issa (Niger). Forwards: Daniel Sosah (Aktobe), Kairou Amoustapha (Hamrun Spartans), Victorien Adebayor (Niger), Ousseini Badamassi (Niger), Ibrahim Harouna (Olympique Akbou), Amadou Moutari (Al Naft), Aboubacar Camara (Bylis).

Badou Zaki is the current head coach of Nijer. 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.

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

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