Nigeria national football team
Super Eagles · WAFU-B · Elo 1775 (6th in Africa)
About the Nigeria national team
The Nigeria national football team (Super Eagles) represents Nigeria in men's international football and competes in CAF's West African Zone B (WAFU-B) region.
All told, Nigeria have played 665 recorded internationals since 1949: 312 wins (46.9%), 193 draws and 160 defeats, with 1,014 goals scored and 671 conceded.
Nigeria have won the Africa Cup of Nations 3 times (1980, 1994 and 2013).
They have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 6 times (1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014 and 2018).
Our Elo rating puts Nigeria on 1775 points: 6th in Africa and 38th in the world. Their highest rating (1843) came in 2004.
Rashidi Yekini is the leading scorer in our match records with 21 goals for Nigeria.
Next matches
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Recent results
All results →WWDWWDLWLD
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2026 | D |  Russia |
3–3 | International Friendly | A · Nizhny Novgorod |
| 29 Sep 2026 | L |  Guinea-Bissau |
0–3 | AFCON Qualification | N · Bissau |
| 25 Sep 2026 | W |  Madagascar |
2–1 | AFCON Qualification | H · Uyo |
| 10 Jun 2026 | L |  Portugal |
1–2 | International Friendly | A · Leiria |
| 3 Jun 2026 | D |  Poland |
2–2 | International Friendly | A · Warsaw |
| 30 May 2026 | W |  Jamaica |
3–0 | Unity Cup | N · London |
| 26 May 2026 | W |  Zimbabwe |
2–0 | Unity Cup | N · London |
| 31 Mar 2026 | D |  Jordan |
2–2 | Jordan International Tournament | N · Antalya |
| 27 Mar 2026 | W |  Iran |
2–1 | Jordan International Tournament | N · Antalya |
| 17 Jan 2026 | W |  Egypt |
0–0p | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Casablanca |
| 14 Jan 2026 | L |  Morocco |
0–0p | Africa Cup of Nations | A · Rabat |
| 10 Jan 2026 | W |  Algeria |
2–0 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Marrakesh |
Key facts
- At home
- 142W 53D 16L (67% wins)
- Away
- 72W 88D 85L (29% wins)
- Neutral venues
- 98W 52D 59L (47% wins)
- Goals per match
- 1.52 scored, 1.01 conceded
- Clean sheets
- 271 (41%)
- Failed to score
- 166 matches (25%)
- Most common score
- 1–0 (83 times)
- vs Europe
- 12W 11D 21L
- vs Asia
- 10W 9D 5L
- vs South America
- 5W 5D 14L
- vs North America
- 3W 7D 7L
- vs Oceania
- 0W 0D 1L
- Best decade
- 2000s (55% wins)
- First recorded match
- Sierra Leone 0–2 Nigeria (1949)
Where Nigerian players were born
All birthplaces →Each dot is a birthplace; bigger dots mean more players. Players born outside Africa are on the born abroad page.
Active Nigerian internationals
Where they play →| Player | Position | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Osimhen | Forward |  Galatasaray S.K. | 51 | 35 |
| Ahmed Musa | Forward | Kano Pillars F.C. | 111 | 16 |
| Victor Moses | Wing half |  FC Kaisar | 38 | 12 |
| Alex Iwobi | Playmaker |  Fulham F.C. | 101 | 10 |
| Ademola Lookman | Winger |  Atlético Madrid | 43 | 11 |
| William Troost-Ekong | Defender |  Al Ahli SC | 83 | 8 |
| Wilfred Ndidi | Defensive midfielder | Beşiktaş J.K. | 66 | 0 |
| Samuel Chukwueze | Wing half |  AC Milan | – | – |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | Forward | Nottingham Forest F.C. | 10 | 2 |
| Asisat Oshoala | Forward |  Bay FC | 17 | 11 |
| Victor Boniface | Forward |  SV Werder Bremen | 13 | 0 |
| Sadiq Umar | Forward | Valencia CF | 7 | 1 |
| Moses Simon | Forward |  FC Nantes | – | – |
| Kenneth Omeruo | Defender |  CFR Cluj | 69 | 1 |
| Michel Babatunde | Midfielder |  FK Mash'al Mubarek | 11 | 0 |
| Tyronne Ebuehi | Full-back | FC Twente | – | – |
| Akor Adams | Forward | Venezia F.C. | 15 | 6 |
| Terem Moffi | Forward | Hamburger SV | 23 | 6 |
| Uche Nwofor | Forward | JS Kabylie | – | – |
| Semi Ajayi | Defender | West Bromwich Albion F.C. | – | – |
| Anthony Ujah | Forward | 1. FC Union Berlin | 5 | 0 |
| Osinachi Ohale | Defender |  C.F. Pachuca | – | – |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | Full-back | Fenerbahçe Istanbul | 3 | 0 |
| Halimatu Ayinde | Midfielder |  FC Rosengård | – | – |
| Anthony Nwakaeme | Forward | Trabzonspor | – | – |
| Toni Payne | Forward | Everton F.C. Women | 20 | 1 |
| Michelle Alozie | Forward | Houston Dash | 18 | 1 |
| Tochukwu Oluehi | Goalkeeper | Hakkarigücü Spor | 40 | 0 |
| Junior Ajayi | Forward | Smouha SC | 1 | 0 |
| Chiamaka Cynthia Nnadozie | Goalkeeper | Paris FC | 20 | 0 |
Players with an open club spell and a senior cap on record; not an official squad list.
Top scorers
Full list →- Rashidi Yekini1985–1994
- Victor Osimhen2021–2026
- Obafemi Martins2004–2010
- Jay-Jay Okocha1993–2005
- Yakubu2001–2010
- Segun Odegbami1976–1980
- Daniel Amokachi1993–1997
- Julius Aghahowa2000–2005
- Stephen Keshi1982–1992
- Victor Moses2013–2018
Record by competition
| Competition | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 124 | 67 | 38 | 19 | 207 | 95 | 1960–2025 | |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 110 | 62 | 25 | 23 | 158 | 99 | 3 | 1963–2026 |
| AFCON Qualification | 108 | 55 | 35 | 18 | 188 | 84 | 1961–2026 | |
| FIFA World Cup | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 23 | 30 | 1994–2018 | |
| All-African Games | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 1973–1978 | |
| Unity Cup | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 2002–2026 | |
| FIFA Confederations Cup | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 1995–2013 | |
| LG Cup | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1997–2004 | |
| USA Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1995–1995 | |
| Korea Cup | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1983–1983 |
Notable Nigerian players
All players →
Mikel John ObiNigeria · b. 1987
Victor OsimhenNigeria · Galatasaray S.K.
Ahmed MusaNigeria · Kano Pillars F.C.
Victor MosesNigeria · FC Kaisar
YakubuNigeria · b. 1982
Obafemi MartinsNigeria · b. 1984
Nwankwo KanuNigeria · b. 1976
Alex IwobiNigeria · Fulham F.C.
Ademola LookmanNigeria · Atlético Madrid
Peter OdemwingieNigeria · b. 1981
Jay-Jay OkochaNigeria · b. 1973
Joseph YoboNigeria · b. 1980
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Nigeria national team?
Nigeria are nicknamed the Super Eagles.
How many times have Nigeria won AFCON?
Nigeria have won the Africa Cup of Nations 3 times (1980, 1994 and 2013).
Have Nigeria played at the World Cup?
Yes, Nigeria have played at 6 World Cups (1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014 and 2018).
Who is the top scorer for Nigeria?
In our match database, Rashidi Yekini leads with 21 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
What is the biggest win in Nigeria history?
Nigeria 10–0 São Tomé and Príncipe on 13 June 2022 (AFCON Qualification).