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National Teams2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil: the list of teams already qualified
The full list of the 15 teams already qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, how the slots break down by confederation, and the qualifying schedule still to come.
National Teams2026 WAFCON: Algeria and Morocco already in the semis โ the full recap
Algeria and Morocco have booked their spots in the 2026 WAFCON semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup, as Cameroon vs Nigeria and Malawi vs Ghana are still to be played.
Women's AFCON 2026: full schedule and results of every match
Full results from Groups A, B and C, plus the latest on Group D as its final matchday is played this Thursday. Every score from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, running 26 July to 16 August.
National Teams2026 Women's AFCON: Morocco open with a comfortable 4-0 win over Kenya
The Atlas Lionesses dominated Kenya in their opening match of the 2026 Women's AFCON, being held on home soil until 16 August.
Morocco Puts Final Touches on AFCON 2027 Hosting as the Atlas Lions Aim for Glory
Morocco is racing to complete infrastructure upgrades ahead of AFCON 2027 while the national team is building a squad capable of winning the trophy on home soil.
Matches
Standings
Rules and legend
- Qualification
- Relegation
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
4Onyinye Wilfred NdidiMF
4Samson Okikiola TijaniMF
8Ogochukwu Frank OnyekaMF
10Fisayo Dele-BashiruMF
11Oluwafemi Javier AzeezMF
11T. OyedokunMF
12A. AdeoyeMF
14Alhassan Yusuf AbdullahiMF
14Abdullahi Ibrahim AlhassanMF
17Alexander Chuka IwobiMF
18Raphael Onyedika NwadikeMF
19A. AyobamiMF
28Tochukwu NnadiMF
F. UmoleMF
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Key Players
About 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 รric Chelle.
Trophy roll
- Africa Cup of Nations: 1980, 1994, 2013
Legendary players
- Jay-Jay Okocha โ an iconic playmaker of the golden generation of the 1990s and 2000s.
- Rashidi Yekini โ the Super Eagles' all-time top scorer.
- Nwankwo Kanu โ a two-time Champions League winner with Ajax and 1996 Olympic gold medalist.
- Wilfred Ndidi โ 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.
Frequently asked questions
When is Nigeria's next match?+
Nigeria face Russia on 6 October 2026.
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.