Nigeria
NigeriaNigeria are in position 2 in CAF World Cup Qualifiers with 17 points from 10 matches (4 wins, 5 draws, 1 loss, goals 15-8). Recent form of Nigeria (last five matches): D L W L D.
Founded
1945
Coach
Eric ChelleVenue
Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
City
Uyo
Capacity
31,500
Surface
grass
Season Stats
Record
5W 5D 1L
H:3W/A:2W
Goals
19 / 9 (+10)
H:12/A:7
Clean Sheets
0
H:0/A:0
Sidelined Players (1)
Recent Results
@ Russia
06/10/2026Friendlies
@ Guinea-Bissau
29/09/2026Africa Cup of Nations Qualification
vs Madagascar
25/09/2026Africa Cup of Nations Qualification
@ Portugal
10/06/2026Friendlies
@ Poland
03/06/2026Friendlies
@ Jamaica
30/05/2026Friendlies
vs Zimbabwe
26/05/2026Friendlies
@ Jordan
31/03/2026Friendlies
@ IR Iran
27/03/2026Friendlies
vs Congo DR
16/11/2025WC Qualification Intercontinental Play-offs
Nigeria
The Nigeria national football team, popularly known as the Super Eagles, is one of Africa's most successful and celebrated sides. Founded in 1945, Nigeria has won the Africa Cup of Nations three times (1980, 1994, 2013) and reached the FIFA World Cup six times, their best result being the round of sixteen. The 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta saw the Eagles claim gold in stunning fashion. Legendary players include Jay-Jay Okocha, Rashidi Yekini, Nwankwo Kanu, and more recently Victor Osimhen, who became one of Europe's most prolific strikers. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation, the Super Eagles play home matches at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja and remain a dominant force in African football.