Nigeria

Nigeria · Founded 1945

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opinionBBC SportOfficial source· 23 Sept 2026

Odegbami: Nigerian football at its worst ever

An Afcon-winning legend says Nigerian football has never been this bad, and he's pointing at the people running it.

match reportBBC SportOfficial source· 1 Aug 2026

Oshoala strike keeps Nigeria's World Cup dream alive

Nigeria edged Zambia 1-0 despite a red card, reviving their Wafcon and World Cup hopes.

otherBBC SportOfficial source· 27 Jul 2026

Super Falcons aim for 11th Wafcon title in Morocco

Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt as they hunt a record-extending 11th Women's Africa Cup of Nations crown.

otherESPNOfficial source· 29 Jun 2026

Balogun leads Nigeria-descent players in World Cup...

Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first 48-team World Cup, which featured a record 10 African countries. But the nations is being represented by many players from the diaspora.

transferMirror FootballEstablished source· 23 Sept 2026

Enzo Fernandez completes Man City move from Chelsea

City have landed the midfielder after a big-money summer rebuild of their engine room.

Club info

Country: Nigeria
Founded: 1945
National team: Yes
Stadium: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
City: Uyo
Capacity: 31,500
Surface: grass

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