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| Nickname(s) | Super Eagles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Association | Nigeria Football Association | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head coach |  Shaibu Amodu |
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| Captain | Nwankwo Kanu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Most caps | Mudashiru Lawal (86) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top scorer | Rashidi Yekini (37) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home stadium | Abuja Stadium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FIFA code | NGA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FIFA ranking | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest FIFA ranking | 5 (April 1994) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lowest FIFA ranking | 82 (November 1999) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elo ranking | 38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest Elo ranking | 14 (May 31 2004) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lowest Elo ranking | 87 (December 27 1964) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nigeria 2 - 0 Sierra Leone  (Lagos, Nigeria; 8 October 1949) |
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Nigeria 10 - 1 Benin  (Lagos, Nigeria; 28 November 1959) |
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 Ghana 7 - 0 Nigeria (Accra, Ghana; 1 June 1955) |
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| Appearances | 3 (First in 1994) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | Round 2, 1994 and 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Appearances | 15 (First in 1963) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | Winners, 1980 and 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Appearances | 1 (First in 1995) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | 4th, 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Gold | 1996 Atlanta | Team | |
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Association. See also Nickname This is a list of nicknames of men's and women's national football teams The Nigeria Football Association (NFA which will be renamed the "Nigerian Football Federation" starting in 2009 organises domestic and international football The 53 member CAF ( African Football Confederation), ( French: Confédération Africaine de Football), ( Arabic: الإتحاد الأفريقى لكرة Shaibu Amodu (born 18 April 1958 in Edo State) is a Nigerian football manager who was appointed Head Coach of the Nigerian Nwankwo Kanu (born 1 August 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria) usually known simply as Kanu and nicknamed Papilo, is a professional A cap is an appearance for a select team such as a school county or international team in sports Mudashiru Babatunde Lawal (born June 8, 1954 in Abeokuta, died July 6, 1991 in Ibadan) was a Nigerian football Rashidi Yekini born October 23, 1964 in Kaduna, Nigeria is a former football Striker from Nigeria. Construction and Architecture The contract for the design of the stadium was awarded to Schlaich Bergermann & Partners, a world-renowned Structural engineering firm FIFA assigns a three-letter code (dubbed FIFA Trigramme) to each of its member and non-member countries History FIFA World Ranking Leaders In December 1992 FIFA first published The World Football Elo Ratings (Elo is often pronounced E-L-O despite not being an Acronym) is a ranking system for men's national teams in football. The Sierra Leone national football team, nicknamed the Leone Stars, is the national team of Sierra Leone and is controlled by the Sierra Leone Football Association Lagos ( pron ˈleɪgɒs or /ˈlɑːgoʊs/ overseas is the most populous Conurbation in Nigeria with Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Benin national football team, nicknamed Les Écureuils (The Squirrels, is the national football team of Benin and is controlled by the Fédération Lagos ( pron ˈleɪgɒs or /ˈlɑːgoʊs/ overseas is the most populous Conurbation in Nigeria with Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national Association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Accra is the capital, and most populous city of Ghana. The city also doubles as the capital of the Greater The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa. It borders Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast to the west Burkina Faso to the north Togo to the Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international Association football The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17 1994 The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17 1994 The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th staging of the World Cup was held in France from June 10 to July 12 after 60 years to celebrate the third edition scheduled The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Nations Cup (ANC is the main international Association football competition in Africa. The 1963 African Cup of Nations was the fourth edition of the African Cup of Nations, the Association football championship of Africa ( CAF) The 1980 African Cup of Nations was the 12th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the Soccer championship of Africa ( CAF) The 1994 African Cup of Nations was the 19th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the Soccer championship of Africa ( CAF) The FIFA Confederations Cup is an Association football tournament for national teams currently held every four years by FIFA. The 1995 King Fahd Cup tournament was the second and last tournament held under the King Fahd Cup name before the competition was taken over by FIFA and renamed The 1995 King Fahd Cup tournament was the second and last tournament held under the King Fahd Cup name before the competition was taken over by FIFA and renamed Association football, usually known simply as football or soccer has been included in every Olympiad except 1896 and 1932 as a men's competition sport The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, were an International Final results for the Football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Birmingham Alabama; Washington D Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal The Nigeria Football Association (NFA which will be renamed the "Nigerian Football Federation" starting in 2009 organises domestic and international football According to FIFA's rankings, Nigeria, at 45th, are currently the 6th best team in the African continent. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football) History FIFA World Ranking Leaders In December 1992 FIFA first published The highest position ever reached on the ranking was 5th in April 1994. This article discusses the number five. For the year 5 AD see 5. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
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History
Nigeria played their first game in October 1949, whilst still a British colony. The British Empire was the largest empire in history and for over a century was the foremost global power. The team's first major success was a gold medal in the 2nd All-Africa games, with 3rd place finishes in 1976 and 1978's African Cup of Nations to follow. The 2nd All-Africa Games were played from January 7 1973 to January 18 1973 in Lagos, Nigeria. The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Nations Cup (ANC is the main international Association football competition in Africa. In 1980 the team had such players as Leyton Orient's John Cheidozie and the Tunji Banjo, and the Christian Chukwu-led Super Eagles won the Cup for the first time in Lagos. Leyton Orient FC are an English Professional football team from east London currently playing in League One of the Football League Christian Chukwu is a Nigerian football coach and former defender. Lagos ( pron ˈleɪgɒs or /ˈlɑːgoʊs/ overseas is the most populous Conurbation in Nigeria with In 1984 and 1988, Nigeria reached the Cup of Nations final, losing both times to Cameroon. The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Lions Indomptables (Indomitable Lions, is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's Three of the four African titles won by Cameroon have been won by defeating Nigeria. Missing out to Cameroon on many occasions has created an intense rivalry between both nations. Two notable occasions; narrowly losing out on qualification for 1990 World Cup and then the controversial final of the 2000 African Nations Cup where a goal scored by Victor Ikpeba during a penalty shoot out was disallowed by the referee. Host Cities & Venues Squads For a list of all squads that played in the final tournament see 2000 African Victor Nosa Ikpeba (born June 12, 1973 in Benin City) is a former football Striker from Nigeria.
Nigeria reached the World Cup for the first time in Football World Cup 1994. The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international Association football The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17 1994 They were managed by Clemens Westerhof who is commonly considered to be the best coach to have ever lead Nigeria. Clemens Westerhof (born May 3, 1940 in Beek) is a Dutch football manager, who has worked in various football positions Nigeria topped their group which included Argentina, Bulgaria, and Greece. In their first game Nigeria defeated Bulgaria 3-0, lost to Argentina 2-1, and qualified for the second round after a 2-0 defeat of Greece. In the second round Nigeria played Italy and took the lead with a goal from Amunike at 25 min. Nigeria were within 1 minute of qualifying for the Quarter finals of 1994 World Cup in the game against Italy but Roberto Baggio scored to take the game to extra time. The Italian national football team is controlled by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC and represents Italy in international football competition Roberto Baggio (born 18 February 1967 in Caldogno, Veneto) is a retired Italian footballer among the most technically gifted He also scored the eventual winning goal.
In 1998 Nigeria returned to the World Cup alongside Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, and South Africa. Optimism was high due to their manager Bora Milutinovc and the return of most 1994 squad members. In the final tournament Nigeria were drawn into group D with Spain, Bulgaria, Paraguay. Nigeria scored a major upset by defeating Spain 3-2 after coming back twice from being 1-0 and 2-1 down. The Eagles qualified for the second round with win against Bulgaria and loss to Paraguay. Their hopes of surpassing their 1994 performance was shattered after a 4-1 loss to Denmark.
Th 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea Japan, saw Nigeria again qualify with optimism. With a new squad and distinctive pastel green kits the Super Eagles were expected to build on their strong performances in the 2000 and 2002 African Cup of Nations. Nigeria were drawn into group F with powerhouses Sweden, Argentina, and England. They started their first game against Argentina with a strong defence and kept the first half scoreless. However in the 61st minute Gabriel Batistuta breached the Nigerian defense to put Argentina in the lead 1-0 and win the game. Nigeria's second game against Sweden saw them take the lead but later lose 2-1. There was little consolation when Nigeria drew 0-0 with England and bowed out in the first round.
Nigeria missed out on qualification for the 2006 World Cup to Angola. The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th instance of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament The Angola national football team, nicknamed Palancas Negras, (" The Black Antelopes " is the national team of Angola and is controlled by the Both teams finished level on points in the group but Nigeria even with a greater goal difference missed out due to their inferior head to head record against Angola. In Sports such as Ice hockey and football (soccer, goal difference (that is goals scored minus goals conceded is often the first Tiebreaker The Angola national football team, nicknamed Palancas Negras, (" The Black Antelopes " is the national team of Angola and is controlled by the Nigeria won the African Nations Cup twice (1980 and 1994), and also won the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Nations Cup (ANC is the main international Association football competition in Africa. The 1980 African Cup of Nations was the 12th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the Soccer championship of Africa ( CAF) The 1994 African Cup of Nations was the 19th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the Soccer championship of Africa ( CAF) The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, were an International
Under-21s and under-17s
Nigeria's Under 17 youth teams won the inaugural Under-16 World Championship in 1985 and the Under-17 (the age limit was raised) title in 1993 and in 2007. The FIFA U-17 World Cup, originally founded as the FIFA U-16 World Championship, later changed to the FIFA U-17 World Championship and known by its current name The under 17 team is known as the Golden Eaglets while the Under 21 team is known as the Flying Eagles. The Golden Eaglets are Nigeria 's national under-17 football team
Nigeria's Flying Eagles qualified for the first time to represent Africa in a Junior World Cup in Mexico. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Although, Nigeria did not go beyond the first round, having lost 0-3 to Brazil, it beat the highly rated USSR 1-0 and held the Netherlands to a goalless draw. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands
In 1985, Nigeria's under-17 football team went to China and conquered the world in the first ever FIFA U-17 World Championship. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National The FIFA U-17 World Cup, originally founded as the FIFA U-16 World Championship, later changed to the FIFA U-17 World Championship and known by its current name The victory took Nigerian football to a high pedestal, setting the stage for a respect of Nigeria in international competitions. To prove a point of Nigeria's new found strength in football, the nation's under-20 team went to Saudi Arabia for the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1989 and lost narrowly in the final to Portugal. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi The 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Saudi Arabia between February 16 and March 3 1989. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula.
The "miracle of Damman" (Saturday, February 25, 1989), Nigeria's victory over USSR at the quarter final stage; after trailing four goals behind and with only twenty nine minutes left, stunned the world during the championship. Dammam (Also Ad Dammām) (الدمام is the Capital of the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia. The USSR national football team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. Chris Ohenhen scored two freekick goals; the first was an indirect kick with 29 minutes left (assist Dimeji Lawal) and the second was a direct freekick with 15 minutes to go. Samuel Elijah scored Nigeria's third goal with 8 minutes remaining. Nduka Ugbade scored the game tying goal two minutes later. Nigeria won the penalty shootout to complete the miracle comeback with scores from Chris Ohenhen, Mutiu Adepoju, Dimeji Lawal, Peter Ogaba, and Samuel Elijah. Emeka Amadi saved one of the kicks from the Soviets.
In 2007, the under-17 squad carted were crowned world champions in South Korea for the 3rd time.
Nigeria Football Achievements
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- 1980, 1994
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- 1973
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- 1995
- CEDEAO Cup: 1
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- 1990
Olympic Gold Medal Atlanta '96
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- 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 2005
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World Cup record
- 1930 to 1958 - Did not enter
- 1962 - Did not qualify
- 1966 - Withdrew
- 1970 to 1990 - Did not qualify
- 1994 - Round 2
- 1998 - Round 2
- 2002 - Round 1
- 2006 - Did not qualify
African Cup of Nations record
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Current squad
The folloeing players were called for the friendly match against Austria on May 27, 2008 and 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Nations Cup (ANC is the main international Association football competition in Africa. The men's Association football tournament has been held at every session of the All-Africa Games since 1965 The Afro-Asian Cup of Nations is played between the winners of the Asian Cup and African Cup of Nations. CEDEAO Cup was a tournament for Western African nations held biannually between 1983 and 1991. The CAF African Youth Championship is the main international football competition for CAF nations played by under 20 years old players CAF sponsors African Under-17 Championship by African Cup of Nations equal to or less than 17 years old that served as a preliminary of FIFA U-17 World Cup. 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Recent call-ups
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Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing This article is about the Nigerian footballer For other people named Yakubu see Yakubu (disambiguation. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Victor Chinedu Anichebe (born April 23, 1988 in Lagos, Lagos State) is a Nigerian footballer currently playing for Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Victor Nsofor Obinna (born March 25, 1987 in Jos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a Striker Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Associazione Calcio ChievoVerona (more commonly called Chievo Verona or simply Chievo) is an Italian professional football club named after Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Emmanuel Osei Okoduwa (born November 21, 1983 in Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for FC Dynamo Kyiv Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) FC Dynamo Kyiv (ФК Динамо Київ FK Dynamo Kyiv; Динамо Киев Dinamo Kiev) is a professional football Club from the
- Goalkeepers
| Name | Date of birth | Club | Caps (goals) | Most Recent Call up |
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| Austin Ejide | April 8, 1984 |  SC Bastia |
12 (0) | v. Austin Ejide (born 8 April, 1984 in Onitsha, Nigeria) as Augustine Amamchukwu Ejide in Onitsha, Nigeria) is Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) For the Championnat de France Amateurs Group B side see CA Bastia. Ghana, 3 February 2008 |
- Defenders
| Name | Date of birth | Club | Caps (goals) | Most Recent Call up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Shittu | September 2, 1980 |  Watford |
12 (0) | v. The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national Association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Daniel Olusola "Danny" Shittu (born 2 September 1980 in Lagos) is a Nigerian footballer, currently playing for Premier League side Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. Ghana, 3 February 2008 |
| Ifeanyi Emeghara | March 24, 1984 |  Steaua Bucharest |
2 (0) | v. The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national Association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Ifeanyi Emeghara (born March 24, 1984 in Lagos) is a Nigerian football player Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) FC Steaua Bucureşti is a Romanian professional football club from Ghenceasouth-west Bucharest. Ghana, 3 February 2008 |
| Rabiu Afolabi | April 18, 1980 | Sochaux |
10 (1) | v. The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national Association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Rabiu Afolabi (born 18 April, 1980 in Osogbo, Nigeria) is a Nigerian soccer player Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) FC Sochaux is a French football team playing in the town of Montbéliard. Benin, 29 January 2008 |
- Midfielders
| Name | Date of birth | Club | Caps (goals) | Most Recent Call up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson Etuhu | June 8, 1982 | Sunderland |
2 (0) | v. The Benin national football team, nicknamed Les Écureuils (The Squirrels, is the national football team of Benin and is controlled by the Fédération Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Dickson Paul Etuhu (born 8 June 1982 in Kano) is a Nigerian footballer who signed for Fulham in August 2008 Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional Association football team based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, which plays in Ghana, 3 February 2008 |
| Seyi Olofinjana | June 12, 1980 | Wolverhampton |
17 (0) | v. The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national Association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Seyi George Olofinjana (born June 30, 1980 in Lagos) is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Stoke City in the English Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Ghana, 3 February 2008 |
| Richard Eromoigbe | June 26, 1984 |  FC Khimki |
4 (0) | v. The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national Association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Richard Eromoigbe (born 26 June 1984 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a football player who currently plays for FC Khimki as Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) FC Khimki (ФК Химки is a Russian Football club based in Khimki. Ghana, 3 February 2008 |
| Onyekachi Okonkwo | May 13, 1982 |  FC Zürich |
8 (0) | v. The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national Association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Onyekachi "Tico" Okonkwo (born 13 May 1982 in Aba, Nigeria) is a Nigerian Football (soccer Midfielder Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) FC Zürich or FCZ (short for Fussballclub Zürich) is a football club from Zürich, Switzerland, founded 1896. Ivory Coast, 21 January 2008 |
- Strikers
| Name | Date of birth | Club | Caps (goals) | Most Recent Call up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Makinwa | July 26, 1983 |  Lazio |
6 (0) | v. The Côte d'Ivoire national football team (sometimes written " Ivory Coast " in English nicknamed Les Éléphants (The Elephants, is the national team of Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Stephen Ayodele Makinwa (born 26 July 1983 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian football Striker, who currently Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Società Sportiva Lazio, ( commonly referred to SS Lazio or simply Lazio, is an Italian professional Sports club most noted for its football Mali, 25 January 2008 |
| Obafemi Martins | October 28, 1984 | Newcastle United |
21 (13) | v. The Mali national football team, nicknamed Les Aigles (The Eagles, is the national team of Mali and is controlled by the Fédération Malienne de Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins (born 28 October, 1984 in Lagos) is a Nigerian football player who plays as a Striker for the Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon Mali, 25 January 2008 |
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Manager history
Team managers of Nigeria and the dates they took over. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Kingsley Udoh (Born December 7 1990 is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a Central Defender for Akwa United F Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Akwa United Football Club is a Nigerian football club based in Uyo. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Kaduna United Football Club is a Nigerian football club based in Kaduna and run by the Kaduna State government For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Oladapo Olufemi is a Nigerian footballer who last plays for Portuguese team Boavista F Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Boavista Futebol Clube ( pron boɐ'viʃtɐ often simply known as Boavista, is a Sports club from Porto, Portugal that was founded Christian Chukwu is a Nigerian football coach and former defender. Patrick Olusegun Odegbami, often shortened to Segun Odegbami (born August 27, 1952 in Abeokuta) was a Nigerian football Mudashiru Babatunde Lawal (born June 8, 1954 in Abeokuta, died July 6, 1991 in Ibadan) was a Nigerian football Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (born January 31, 1962 in Lagos) is a former football defender from Nigeria. Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji ( 1964 - August 12, 1989) was a professional footballer who played internationally for Nigeria. Rashidi Yekini born October 23, 1964 in Kaduna, Nigeria is a former football Striker from Nigeria. Samson Siasia (born August 14, 1964 in Lagos) is a former football Striker from Nigeria. Uche Alozie Okechukwu (born September 27, 1967) known as Uche for short is a Nigerian football player who played 44 matches Daniel Owefin Amokachi nicknamed "The Bull" (born December 30, 1972 in Kaduna) is a former football Striker from Nigeria Finidi George (born April 15, 1971 in Port Harcourt) is a Nigerian former footballer. Victor Nosa Ikpeba (born June 12, 1973 in Benin City) is a former football Striker from Nigeria. The African Footballer of the Year award presented to the best African Football (soccer player each year has been conferred by the Confederation of African Emmanuel Amuneke (born December 25, 1970 in Eze Obodo) commonly known as Emmanuel Amunike is a former football forward from The African Footballer of the Year award presented to the best African Football (soccer player each year has been conferred by the Confederation of African Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh (born September 14, 1974 in Abavo, Delta State) is a former Nigerian footballer, who played Augustine Azuka "Jay-Jay" Okocha (born 14 August 1973 in Enugu) is a former Nigerian footballer. The FIFA 100 is a list of the world-renowned Brazilian striker Pelé 's choice of the "greatest living footballers" Garba Lawal (born May 22, 1974 in Kaduna) is a football Midfielder from Nigeria. Peter Rufai (born August 24, 1963 in Lagos) is a former football Goalkeeper from Nigeria. Mutiu Adepoju (born December 22, 1970 in Ibadan) is a Nigerian former football Midfielder who played for several European Taribo West (born March 26, 1974 in Ajegunle, Lagos) is a Nigerian football defender who currently Nwankwo Kanu (born 1 August 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria) usually known simply as Kanu and nicknamed Papilo, is a professional The African Footballer of the Year award presented to the best African Football (soccer player each year has been conferred by the Confederation of African Tijjani Babangida (born September 25, 1973 in Kaduna) is a former football winger from Nigeria. Celestine Hycieth Babayaro (born August 29, 1978 in Kaduna) is a Nigerian footballer who plays Left-back and Julius Aghahowa (born 12 February 1982 in Benin City, Nigeria) is a football Striker from Nigeria who currently This article is about the Nigerian footballer For other people named Yakubu see Yakubu (disambiguation. John Chukwudi Utaka (born 8 January 1982 in Enugu, Nigeria) is a Nigerian football player Joseph Ikpo Yobo (born 6 September, 1980 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria) is a Nigerian football defender currently Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins (born 28 October, 1984 in Lagos) is a Nigerian football player who plays as a Striker for the Osaze Peter Odemwingie, (born July 15, 1981 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Soviet Union) is a Nigerian football Mikel John Obi (the preferred order of naming however he is also known as John Obi Mikel or John Mikel Obi) (born April 22 1987 in Jos Taye Ismaila Taïwo (born April 16, 1985 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian football defender who currently plays for Christian Obodo (born May 11, 1984 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a football Defensive midfielder from Nigeria, currently Ikechukwu Uche (born 5 January 1984 in Aba) is a Nigerian football Striker, plays for Getafe CF of La Liga
| Date appointed | Manager name |
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| 2008 | Shaibu Amodu |
| 2008 | James Peters |
| 2007 - 2008 |  Berti Vogts |
| 2005 - 2007 | Augustine Eguavoen |
| 2002 - 2005 | Christian Chukwu |
| 2002 | Adegboyega Onigbinde |
| 2001 - 2002 | Shaibu Amodu |
| 1999 - 2001 |  Johannes Bonfrere |
| 1999 - 1999 | Thijs Libregts |
| 1998 - 1998 |   Bora Milutinović |
| 1997 - 1998 | Monday Sinclar |
| 1997 - 1998 | Philippe Troussier |
| 1996 - 1997 | Shaibu Amodu |
| 1995 - 1996 | Johannes Bonfere |
| 1994 - 1995 | Shaibu Amodu |
| 1989 - 1994 | Clemens Westerhof |
| 1987 - 1989 | Paul Hamilton |
| 1988 - 1989 | Manfred Hoener |
| 1985 | Patrick Ekeji |
| 1984 - 1986 | Chris Udemezue |
| 1983 - 1984 | Adegboyega Onigbinde |
| 1981 | Gottlieb Goller |
| 1979 - 1982 |  Otto Gloria |
| 1970 - 1971 & 1974 | Heinz Marotze |
| 1974 - 1978 |  Jelisavčić 'Tiki' Tihomir |
| 1972 - 1973 & 1963 - 1964 | George Penna |
| 1969 - 1970 | Peter 'Eto' Amaechina |
| 1965 - 1968 |  Joseph Ember |
| 1964 - 1965 | Daniel Anyiam |
| 1961 - 1963 | George Vardar |
| 1960 - 1961 |  Moshe Beth-Halevi |
| 1956 - 1960 | Les Courtier |
| 1954 - 1956 | Daniel Anyiam |
| 1949 | John Finch |
Top 10 Goalscorers
List of Nigeria's top ten highest ever international goalscorers. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Shaibu Amodu (born 18 April 1958 in Edo State) is a Nigerian football manager who was appointed Head Coach of the Nigerian 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Hans-Hubert "Berti" Vogts (bɛɹtiː foːgts (born 30 December, 1946 in Büttgen, near Düsseldorf, Germany) is a Augustine Owen Eguavoen (born August 19, 1965 in Sapele, Nigeria) is the former caretaker coach of the Nigerian national football team Christian Chukwu is a Nigerian football coach and former defender. Festus Adegboyega Onigbinde (born 1942 in Modakeke) is a Nigerian football manager Shaibu Amodu (born 18 April 1958 in Edo State) is a Nigerian football manager who was appointed Head Coach of the Nigerian Johannes ("Jo" Bonfrere or Jo Bonfrere (born June 15, 1946 in Maastricht, Limburg) is a Dutch Soccer coach Thijs Libregts (born 4 January 1941 in Rotterdam) is a Dutch football coach and former player who played professionally Velibor “Bora” Milutinović ( Serbian Cyrillic: Велибор Милутиновић - Бора (born September 7, 1944 in Bajina Bašta Philippe Troussier (born on March 21, 1955 in Paris) is a former French Football (soccer player and now a manager Shaibu Amodu (born 18 April 1958 in Edo State) is a Nigerian football manager who was appointed Head Coach of the Nigerian Johannes ("Jo" Bonfrere or Jo Bonfrere (born June 15, 1946 in Maastricht, Limburg) is a Dutch Soccer coach Shaibu Amodu (born 18 April 1958 in Edo State) is a Nigerian football manager who was appointed Head Coach of the Nigerian Clemens Westerhof (born May 3, 1940 in Beek) is a Dutch football manager, who has worked in various football positions Festus Adegboyega Onigbinde (born 1942 in Modakeke) is a Nigerian football manager Gottlieb Göller ( 31 May 1935 &ndash 27 August 2004) was a German football player and manager Otto Martins Glória (* 9 January 1917 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - † 4 September 1986) was a Brazilian Football Moshe "Jerry" Beit haLevi ( Hebrew: ג'רי בית הלוי was an Israeli football player and manager
| Goal scored | Player name |
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| 37 | Rashidi Yekini |
| 24 | Segun Odegbami |
| 17 | Sunday Oyarekhua |
| 16 | Yakubu |
| 16 | Samson Siasia |
| 15 | Thompson Usiyan |
| 14 | Jay-Jay Okocha |
| 14 | Julius Aghahowa |
| 13 | Nwankwo Kanu |
| 13 | Obafemi Martins |
Recent results
Friendly Matches:
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- Nigeria 2 - 2 Mexico, 14 October 2007
- Nigeria 0 - 1
Australia, 17 November 2007 - Nigeria 1 - 0 Switzerland, November 20, 2007
- Nigeria 2 - 0
Sudan, 9 January 2008 - Nigeria 1 - 1
Austria, 28 May 2008
External links
- KickOffNigeria.com - A Nigerian football magazine
- cybereagles.com - An online forum for discussing all things Nigerian football
- Complete Sports Online
- RSSSF archive of results 1955-
- Nigerian Football Statistics and Articles