The Nigeria national football team [i] represents Nigeria in Men's international football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners, with their most recent title in 2013. [3] In February 2024, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 28th in the FIFA rankings.

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Jan 23, 2025 · Nigeria has a storied history in the AFCON, lifting the trophy three times (1980, 1994, 2013) and finishing as runners-up on five occasions. Their consistency at the tournament has cemented their status as one of Africa’s football powerhouses.

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Dec 28, 2024 · Led by Jose Peseiro, the three-time African champions saw off continental rivals like South Africa, Angola and Cameroon enroute the final. Despite taking the lead against the hosts in that final,...

Jan 13, 2025 · The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday officially unveiled Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles during a ceremony held at the media conference room of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.. Chelle, a former Mali international and head coach, becomes the first non-Nigerian African to manage Nigeria’s men’s senior national team—a decision that has sparked mixed ...

Nov 14, 2024 · Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen's Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final and complete the most remarkable of major tournament turnarounds by claiming their third continental title.... more »

Jan 14, 2025 · Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick has explained why it is a must for Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Eric Chelle's unveiling.

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2 days ago · Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that Nigeria’s mission at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be driven by personal and collective thirst for revenge, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle, who was appointed as Nigeria’s head coach earlier this month, outlined his team’s determination to secure the continental title after a painful defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in the 2023 ...