
Nigeria have won three of their last four matches, scoring 10 goals across those victories. A 3-0 win over Jamaica was followed by a 4-0 demolition of Mozambique, with a 3-1 success against Uganda sandwiched between a 2-2 draw with Jordan.
The side's attacking threat is evident. They put four past Mozambique and three past both Jamaica and Uganda, suggesting their forward line is operating with real potency. The draw with Jordan was the only blemish on an otherwise strong run, though a 2-2 result keeps their unbeaten streak intact across these four fixtures.
Defence remains a consideration. Conceding twice to Jordan and once each to Uganda indicates there are gaps to tighten, particularly against organised opponents. The clean sheets against Jamaica and Mozambique suggest Nigeria can be solid when facing weaker sides, but their vulnerability against more competitive teams warrants attention.
The balance of these results points to a team in decent form but not yet consistently dominant. They are winning matches comfortably against lower-ranked opposition while finding it harder to impose themselves on more evenly matched sides. For Nigeria to progress further, converting those draws into victories and maintaining clean sheets against tougher competition will be essential.
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From matches covered on Scoresque, not the team's full history.
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Francis UzohoNigeria | Goalkeeper | |
| Stanley NwabaliNigeria | Goalkeeper | |
| 5 | William Troost-EkongNigeria | Defender |
| Calvin BasseyNigeria | Defender | |
| Semi AjayiNigeria | Defender | |
| Bright Osayi-SamuelNigeria | Defender | |
| Ola AinaNigeria | Defender | |
| Zaidu SanusiNigeria | Defender | |
| Jamilu CollinsNigeria | Defender | |
| 17 | Alex IwobiNigeria | Midfielder |
| 4 | Wilfred NdidiNigeria | Midfielder |
| Frank OnyekaNigeria | Midfielder | |
| Joe AriboNigeria | Midfielder | |
| Raphael OnyedikaNigeria | Midfielder | |
| Samuel ChukwuezeNigeria | Forward | |
| 9 | Victor OsimhenNigeria | Forward |
| Ademola LookmanNigeria | Forward | |
| Kelechi IheanachoNigeria | Forward | |
| Moses SimonNigeria | Forward | |
| Victor BonifaceNigeria | Forward | |
| Cyriel DessersNigeria | Forward | |
| Umar SadiqNigeria | Forward | |
| Terem MoffiNigeria | Forward |
| Trophy | Won | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 1980, 1994, 2013 |
| Olympic Games Football Tournament | 1 | 1996 |
Won the AFCON in 1980, 1994 and 2013
Became the first African nation to win Olympic men's football gold, beating Argentina in the final in Atlanta
Reached the round of 16 at the 1994 World Cup in only their second appearance, a landmark for African football
Nigeria has qualified for the men's World Cup on six occasions (1994-2018)
Finished as AFCON finalists in 1984, 1988, 1990 and 2000
Kanu won the CAF African Footballer of the Year award twice while a Super Eagles star
Nigeria topped their group at the 1994 World Cup, beating Bulgaria and Greece in their debut tournament
Won their first Africa Cup of Nations title as hosts in 1980
Won the tournament in South Africa, with Keshi becoming one of few men to win AFCON as both player and coach
Regularly ranked among Africa's top national teams by FIFA rankings over recent decades