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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.

Samuel Chukwueze has been the standout performer for Nijerya 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 Nijerya'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 Nijerya in league play with 4 assists this season. Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi have also been key playmakers with 2 and 2 assists respectively.

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, their recent results include a 2-1 win against Iran, 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.

Recent results for Nijerya:

• 27 Mart 2026: Friendlies - 2-1 win at Iran
• 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

Upcoming fixtures for Nijerya:

• 15 Kasım 2025: Friendlies - at Venezuela

Nijerya currently sits in 1st place in the Africa Cup of Nations (Grp. C) with 9 points from 3 matches (3W 0D 0L).

Nijerya's squad consists of 41 players. Goalkeepers: Michael Atata (Nigeria), Francis Uzoho (Omonia Nicosia), Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham), Maduka Okoye (Udinese). Defenders: Chibueze Oputa (Nigeria), Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor), Kenneth Igboke (Enugu Rangers), Ochobi Elias (Rivers United FC), Tijani Al Ameen (Shooting Stars), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague), Semi Ajayi (Hull City), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos), Christian Akpan (Genk U23), Emmanuel Fernandez (Rangers), Calvin Bassey (Fulham). Midfielders: Aderemi Adeoye (Nigeria), Ayobami Junior (Shooting Stars), Samson Tijani (Dukla Praha), Tosin Oyedokun (Ikorodu City), Abdullahi Bewene (Banik Ostrava), Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş), Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid), Frank Onyeka (Brentford), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio), Tochukwu Nnadi (Marseille), Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution), Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa). Forwards: Femi Azeez (Millwall), Owen Oseni (Plymouth Argyle), Philip Otele (Hamburger SV), Terem Moffi (FC Porto), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham), Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa), Moses Simon (Paris FC), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor), Akor Adams (Sevilla).

Éric Chelle is the current head coach of Nijerya. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 57% win rate across 30 matches, averaging 1.93 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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