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

Nijerya have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 10 goals and conceded 5 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. In the Friendlies, they faced a 2-0 win against Zimbabwe, 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.

Recent results for Nijerya:

• 26 Mayıs 2026: Friendlies - 2-0 win vs Zimbabwe
• 30 Mayıs 2026: Friendlies - 3-0 win at Jamaica
• 3 Haziran 2026: Friendlies - 2-2 draw at Poland
• 10 Haziran 2026: Friendlies - 1-2 loss at Portugal
• 25 Eylül 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L - 2-1 win vs Madagascar

Upcoming fixtures for Nijerya:

• 15 Kasım 2025: Friendlies - at Venezuela
• 29 Eylül 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L - at Guinea-Bissau
• 6 Ekim 2026: Friendlies - at Russia
• 11 Kasım 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L - vs Tanzania
• 15 Kasım 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L - at Tanzania

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

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

Nijerya'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 Nijerya. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 58% win rate across 31 matches, averaging 1.97 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.

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

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