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Nigeria National Football Team

The Nigeria national football team was founded in 1945. Follow Nigeria's football national team with this ultimate guide. Learn about the lineups, players, match times, top scorer, results and how to watch the action live! Get all the latest news about predictions and cheer them on as they make their way to victory!.

FIFA World ranking: 35
Points: 1494.32

Table of Contents

• Team Squad
• Last 5 Match Results
• Upcoming Matches
• Home stadium
• Honours
• Coach
• Top 10 goal scorer
• Top 5 Penalty shooters
• Most Assists
• Rivals Teams
• See Also
• FAQ

Nigeria National Football Team Squad

Goalkeeper: Mamadou Samassa, Stanley Bobo Nwabali, Djigui Diarra, Olorunleke Oluwasegun Ojo, Francis Odinaka Uzoho.

Striker: Lassine Sinayoko, El Bilal Toure, Moses Daddy Simon, Kelechi Promise Iheanacho, Youssoufou Niakaté, Nene Dorgeles, Fousseni Diabaté, Ibrahim Sissoko, Mamadou Doumbia, Cyriel Dessers, Umar Sadiq Mesbah, Nathan Tella, Ademola Lookman, Moussa Sylla.

Defender: Hamari Traoré, Boubakar Kouyate, Modibo Sagnan, Daouda Guindo, Kenneth Josiah Omeruo, Oluwasemilogo Adesewo Ibidapo Ajayi, Jamilu Collins, Chidozie Collins Awaziem, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Abdoulaye Diaby, Falaye Sacko, Benjamin Tanimu, Sopuruchukwu Bruno Onyemaechi, Mamadou Fofana.

Midfielder: Diadie Samassekou, Lassana Coulibaly, Amadou Haidara, Kamory Doumbia, Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika Nwadike, Alex Iwobi, Mamadou Maiga, Mamady Diambou, Alhassan Yusuf, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

Nigeria Match Results

Check more: Nigeria national team results (2020-present)

Nigeria Fixtures

Check more: Nigeria national team fixtures

National Football Team of Nigeria Home stadium

Address	Grinfel Street, Hay Charq
Capacity	20000
City	Alexandria
Name	Alexandria Stadium
Surface	grass

Honours

Winner

Trophy Name	Year
Africa Cup of Nations	1994 Tunisia 1980 Nigeria 2013

Runner-up

Trophy Name	Year
Africa Cup of Nations	2000 Ghana/Nigeria 1990 Algeria 1988 Morocco 1984 Cote d'Ivoire
African Nations Championship	2018

Nigeria National Football Team Coach

Coach Name	José Vítor dos Santos Peseiro
Nationality	Portugal
Birthplace	Coruche
Birthdate	04/04/1960

Who is Nigeria top 10 goal scorer?

Top Scorers	Goals
Victor Osimhen	21
Odion Ighalo	15
Ahmed Musa	14
Kelechi Iheanacho	12
Alex Iwobi	11
Victor Moses	10
Emmanuel Emenike	9
Moses Simon	8
Victor Obinna	8
William Troost-Ekong	7

Nigeria - Top 5 Penalty shooters

Best Penalty Taker	Penalty Goals
Victor Moses	7
Victor Osimhen	4
Odion Ighalo	4
William Troost-Ekong	3
Yakubu Aiyegbeni	3

Top 10 players with the most assists for Nigeria Football Team

Best Assists Player	Goals
Moses Simon	11
Kelechi Iheanacho	6
Ahmed Musa	6
Ogenyi Onazi	5
John Mikel Obi	5
Emmanuel Emenike	4
Kenneth Omeruo	4
Victor Osimhen	4
Alex Iwobi	3
Osadebamwen Okoro	3

How to Follow the Nigeria Football National Team

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Follow Sports News Sites for Up-to-Date Information.

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Just find your favorite outlet and subscribe to get regular match updates sent straight to your email or browser. Additionally, most sports news sites have dedicated pages on their website featuring the latest in Football news and information.

Watch Matches on TV or Online Streaming Services.

All Nigeria Football matches are broadcast on national and international TV channels, which vary depending on the country. You can also stream select matches online with a paid subscription to streaming services like Canal+, beIN Sports or DAZN. The availability of each service depends on your location. There are also free streaming services that may offer some Nigeria football content.