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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 7 goals and conceded 1 during this period. Their defence has been exceptional, conceding an average of 0.2 goals per game. In the Africa Cup of Nations, they faced a 0-0 draw with Morocco, and a 0-0 draw with Egypt. In the Friendlies, they faced a 2-1 win against Iran, a 2-0 win against Zimbabwe, and a 3-0 win against Jamaica.

Recent results for Nijerya:

• 14 Ocak 2026: Africa Cup of Nations - 0-0 draw vs Morocco
• 17 Ocak 2026: Africa Cup of Nations - 0-0 draw at Egypt
• 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

Upcoming fixtures for Nijerya:

• 15 Kasım 2025: Friendlies - at Venezuela
• 3 Haziran 2026: Friendlies - at Poland
• 10 Haziran 2026: Friendlies - at Portugal

Looking ahead, Nijerya have 0 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 3 matches. Upcoming opponents: Venezuela (away), Poland (away), and Portugal (away).

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 39 players. Goalkeepers: Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham), Maduka Okoye (Udinese), Michael Atata (Nigeria), Francis Uzoho (Omonia Nicosia). Defenders: Chibueze Oputa (Nigeria), Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor), Emmanuel Fernandez (Rangers), 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), Calvin Bassey (Fulham). Midfielders: Aderemi Adeoye (Nigeria), Ayobami Junior (Shooting Stars), Samson Tijani (Dukla Praha), Tosin Oyedokun (Ikorodu City), Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş), Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid), Frank Onyeka (Coventry City), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio), Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution), Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa), Tochukwu Nnadi (Marseille). Forwards: Femi Azeez (Millwall), Owen Oseni (Plymouth Argyle), Philip Otele (Hamburger SV), Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa), Terem Moffi (FC Porto), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham), 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 59% win rate across 27 matches, averaging 2.00 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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