NigeriaSeason Statistics
Africa Cup of NationsGroup CSeason 2025Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group C in the Africa Cup of Nations group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 2Qualification |  Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3Qualification |  Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4Qualification |  Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
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JordanNigeriaAbout the Nigeria national team
The Nigeria national team, nicknamed "the Super Eagles," is governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), founded in 1945. They have won three Africa Cup of Nations titles (1980, 1994, 2013), and are currently led by head coach Éric Chelle.
Trophy roll
- Africa Cup of Nations: 1980, 1994, 2013
Legendary players
- Jay-Jay Okocha — an iconic playmaker of the golden generation of the 1990s and 2000s.
- Rashidi Yekini — the Super Eagles' all-time top scorer.
- Nwankwo Kanu — a two-time Champions League winner with Ajax and 1996 Olympic gold medalist.
- Wilfred Ndidi — the team's current captain.
World Cup
Nigeria did not qualify for the 2026 edition.
FIFA ranking
Nigeria rank among the historic nations of the African continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Overall record
Based on the last 13 matches played
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Frequently asked questions
When is Nigeria's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Nigeria's current standing?+
Nigeria are currently 1 in Africa Cup of Nations with 9 points.
How many AFCON titles has Nigeria won?+
Three: 1980, 1994, and 2013.
Who is Nigeria's captain?+
Wilfred Ndidi, the Super Eagles' current captain.
Did Nigeria qualify for the 2026 World Cup?+
No.
When was the Nigeria Football Federation founded?+
The NFF was founded in 1945.