Nigeria National Football Team

Country Nigeria

Coach Eric Chelle

Venue Moshood Abiola Stadium

Founded 1945

Tournaments

Overview Matches Standings Player Stats

Last and next matches for Nigeria

06.10.26 FT Friendly International

Russia

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Nigeria

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11.11.26 12:00 AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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Nigeria News

Africa

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A resounding fall for the 5 time world champion.. Nigeria out of AFCON and the 2027 U17 World Cup

Interviews

01 October 2026

Bernard Bulbua: “The Super Eagles were thinking about their girlfriends, not the game” Interview

Europe

30 September 2026

Real Betis is genuinely interested in Bruno Onyemaechi

Africa

30 September 2026

Nigeria: Victor Ikpeba criticizes attack after defeat to Guinea-Bissau

Africa

30 September 2026

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Éric Chelle apologises after Nigeria’s heavy defeat in Guinea-Bissau

Africa

29 September 2026

2027 AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria put themselves in danger after defeat by Guinea-Bissau

Africa

29 September 2026

2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: Guinea-Bissau thrash Nigeria 3-0 at home

Africa

29 September 2026

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Incredible Guinea-Bissau defy the odds

Africa

29 September 2026

Chidera Ejuke is on the verge of renewing his contract with Sevilla

Africa

29 September 2026

Nigeria: Moses Usor reveals his dream after debut with the Super Eagles

Africa

28 September 2026

AFCON 2027: George Ilenikhena doubtful ahead of match against Guinea-Bissau

Africa

26 September 2026

Nigeria: Moses Simon reaches 100 caps with the Super Eagles

Africa

25 September 2026

Nigeria: George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor hand the Super Eagles victory on debut

Africa

25 September 2026

2027 AFCON qualifying: Nigeria draw level with Madagascar at half-time

Africa

25 September 2026

Nigeria: Stanley Nwabali returns to starting lineup against Madagascar

Africa

25 September 2026

AFCON 2027 (Q): Éric Chelle does not want to make things complicated Interview

Africa

24 September 2026

Nigeria: Eric Chelle announces Maduka Okoye's absence

Africa

24 September 2026

Benjamin Fredrick speaks about the injury that sidelined him for over a month!

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Statistics of Nigeria

Matches Played (Home)

9

5 4 0

56%

44%

0%

Wins Draws Losses

Matches Played (Away)

12

4 5 3

33%

42%

25%

Wins Draws Losses

Cards

31

30 1

97%

3%

Yellow Cards Red Cards

Goals in Matches

Matches: 21

1

5%

Failed to Score

13

62%

Scored First

12

57%

Scored Last

Goals Conceded 24

Goals Scored 37

Goals per Match 1.76

Own Goals 0

Penalty Goals 2

Top Scorers Nigeria

AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

Tournaments

AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

World Cup Qualification CAF

2026/2027

Seasons

2026/2027

2025

2024/2025

2023

2022/2023

Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L

№	Player	Games Goals Average
1	Moses Usor Forward	2 1 0.5
2	George Ilenikhena Forward	2 1 0.5
3	Raphael Onyedika Midfielder	1 0 0
4	Frank Onyeka Midfielder	1 0 0
5	Taiwo Awoniyi Forward	2 0 0

All players

Top Assists Nigeria

AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

Tournaments

AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

World Cup Qualification CAF

2026/2027

Seasons

2026/2027

2025

2024/2025

2023

2022/2023

Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L

№	Player	Games Assists Average
1	Alex Iwobi Midfielder	2 1 0.5
2	Semi Ajayi Defender	2 1 0.5
3	Raphael Onyedika Midfielder	1 0 0
4	Frank Onyeka Midfielder	1 0 0
5	Taiwo Awoniyi Forward	2 0 0

All players

Most Cards Nigeria

AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

Tournaments

AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

World Cup Qualification CAF

2026/2027

Seasons

2026/2027

2025

2024/2025

2023

2022/2023

Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L

№	Player	Games YC RC
1	Ademola Lookman Forward	2 1 0
2	Calvin Bassey Defender	2 1 0
3	Raphael Onyedika Midfielder	1 0 0
4	Frank Onyeka Midfielder	1 0 0
5	Taiwo Awoniyi Forward	2 0 0

All players

Trophies

Tournament	Years
1 AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations	2013