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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.

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

Nigeria 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 Nigeria:

• January 14, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations - 0-0 draw vs Morocco
• January 17, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations - 0-0 draw at Egypt
• March 27, 2026: Friendlies - 2-1 win at Iran
• May 26, 2026: Friendlies - 2-0 win vs Zimbabwe
• May 30, 2026: Friendlies - 3-0 win at Jamaica

Upcoming fixtures for Nigeria:

• November 15, 2025: Friendlies - at Venezuela
• June 10, 2026: Friendlies - at Portugal

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

Nigeria's squad consists of 40 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), 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 Nigeria. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 61% win rate across 28 matches, averaging 2.04 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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