Nigerian players in the Challenge League
21 players all-time · 0 active now
21 Nigerian footballers have played for Challenge League clubs according to Wikidata, most often at FC Winterthur (5), Neuchâtel Xamax FCS (3), SC Kriens (3).
| Player | Club(s) | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Akanji | FC Winterthur | 2014–2015 | 35 | 1 |
| Kalu Uche | Neuchâtel Xamax FCS | 2011–2012 | 14 | 6 |
| Brown Ideye | Neuchâtel Xamax FCS | 2007–2010 | – | – |
| Innocent Emeghara | FC Winterthur | 2009–2010 | 28 | 17 |
| Abdulla Baba Fatadi | Neuchâtel Xamax FCS | 2009–2010 | 17 | 1 |
| Adekunle Lukmon | SC Kriens | 2011–2012 | 11 | 0 |
| Ikechukwu Kalu | FC Chiasso | 2005–2011 | 67 | 37 |
| Saidu Adeshina | FC Chiasso | 2012–2013 | 9 | 1 |
| Kingsley Umunegbu | FC Chiasso | 2011–2012 | – | – |
| Sani Emmanuel | FC Biel-Bienne | 2013–2013 | 10 | 5 |
| Seyi Adeleke | FC Biel-Bienne | 2013–2014 | 12 | 0 |
| Akande Ajide | FC Locarno | 2007–2009 | 36 | 0 |
| Ndubuisi Eze | Yverdon-Sport FC | 2009–2009 | 21 | 10 |
| Edorisi Master Ekhosuehi | Yverdon-Sport FC, FC Locarno | 2006–2013 | – | – |
| Alfred Emuejeraye | FC Wohlen | ?– | – | – |
| Henry Ekubo | SC Kriens, FC Gossau | 2002–2007 | 35 | 1 |
| John Olufemi | FC Locarno | 2008–2009 | 0 | 0 |
| Steven Ukoh | FC Biel-Bienne | 2011– | – | – |
| Philip Obhafuoso | SC Kriens, FC Winterthur | 2000–2005 | 30 | 1 |
| Hashimu Garba | FC Winterthur | 2000–2001 | 11 | 0 |
| Sarah Akanji | FC Winterthur | ?– | – | – |