Nigeria

Nigeria

2026 Fixtures

POR
2 - 1 International Friendly
NGA
POL
2 - 2 International Friendly
NGA
JAM
0 - 3 International Friendly
NGA
NGA
2 - 0 International Friendly
ZIM
JOR
2 - 2 International Friendly
NGA
IRN
1 - 2 International Friendly
NGA
EGY
0 - 0 Africa Cup of Nations
NGA
NGA
0 - 0 Africa Cup of Nations
MAR
ALG
0 - 2 Africa Cup of Nations
NGA
NGA
4 - 0 Africa Cup of Nations
MOZ
ESPN's outrageous, fanciful, way too early African XI for the 2030 FIFA World Cup ESPN's outrageous, fanciful, way too early African XI for the 2030 FIFA World Cup

ESPN have taken on the foolish task of predicting the African continent's best XI for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in four years' time.

Grief and mental health - The real reasons for Stanley Nwabali's exit from, and return to, Chippa United Grief and mental health - The real reasons for Stanley Nwabali's exit from, and return to, Chippa United

Five months after his surprise departure from Chippa United without much explanation, Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has returned to the South African Premiership club, in equally unexpected fashion.

Collection Collection

Folarin Balogun leads Nigeria-descent performers as World Cup enters business end Folarin Balogun leads Nigeria-descent performers as World Cup enters business end

Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first 48-team World Cup, which featured a record 10 African countries. But the nations is being represented by many players from the diaspora.

2026 World Cup: How teams advanced to the knockout rounds 2026 World Cup: How teams advanced to the knockout rounds

Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends, and whose World Cup dreams could be shattered? Here's what you need to know.

Is the rest of Africa really 'hate-watching' Bafana at the FIFA World Cup? Is the rest of Africa really 'hate-watching' Bafana at the FIFA World Cup?

African fans have mixed feelings about backing South Africa at the FIFA World Cup amidst xenophobia concerns.

Nigeria extend Eric Chelle contract, expand role to include Olympic Eagles Nigeria extend Eric Chelle contract, expand role to include Olympic Eagles

Nigeria have handed Eric Sekou Chelle a new contract as Super Eagles head coach and given him oversight of the Olympic Eagles, the country's under-23 national team, the National Sports Commission announced Tuesday.

Democratic concepts, authentic storytelling and nostalgia: What makes a good World Cup jersey? Democratic concepts, authentic storytelling and nostalgia: What makes a good World Cup jersey?

There are some incredible designs and colours on display at the 2026 World Cup. So, what makes a World Cup jersey iconic?

Canada stars point to Nigerian influences as Les Rouges seek first FIFA World Cup win Canada stars point to Nigerian influences as Les Rouges seek first FIFA World Cup win

Forward Promise David grew up idolising Nigerian legend Nwankwo Kanu, while teammate Tani Oluwaseyi points to current Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface as the player who most influences his game.

Why Folarin Balogun chose to play for USMNT instead of England or Nigeria Why Folarin Balogun chose to play for USMNT instead of England or Nigeria

Folarin Balogun was born in New York to Nigerian parents and grew up in London. Why did he choose the U.S.?

Eric Chelle's unbeaten streak ends as Alex Iwobi hits century in Nigeria's defeat to Ronaldo's Portugal Eric Chelle's unbeaten streak ends as Alex Iwobi hits century in Nigeria's defeat to Ronaldo's Portugal

Alex Iwobi earned his 100th cap for Nigeria, and the Super Eagles marked the milestone by playing with confidence and fight but ultimately went down 1-2 to Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal.

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Victor Osimhen 4 6 2
7 Ademola Lookma.. 3 6 4
22 Akor Adams 2 7 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
7 Ademola Lookma.. 4 6 3
22 Akor Adams 2 7 2
9 Victor Osimhen 2 6 4