Super Eagles News, Fixtures, Squad & Results
The Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team, are one of Africa’s most successful sides. Stay updated with the latest fixtures, results, squad announcements, coach updates, and where to watch every Nigeria match, including AFCON and World Cup qualifiers.
The Super Eagles began their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign with a 2–1 home win over Madagascar on 25 September, before a 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau four days later. Eric Chelle's side then played out a dramatic 3–3 friendly draw with Russia on 6 October. Nigeria are second in Group L with three points and face Tanzania twice in November: at home on 11 November and away on 15 November.Next Match
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Super Eagles Fixtures & Results
Date (WAT)
Opponent
Competition
Time
Report/Highlights
Wed 11 Nov
Tanzania vs Nigeria
AFCON 2027 Qualifier
18:00 WAT
Reports
Sun 15 Nov
Nigeria vs Tanzania
AFCON 2027 Qualifier
18:00 WAT
Reports
Wed 24 Mar 2027
Madagascar vs Nigeria
AFCON 2027 Qualifier
18:00 WAT
Reports
Sun 28 Mar 2027
Nigeria vs Guinea-Bissau
AFCON 2027 Qualifier
17:00 WAT
Reports
Date (WAT)
Opponent
Competition
Score
06 Oct 2026
Russia (A)
International Friendly
3 – 3
29 Sep 2026
Guinea-Bissau (A)
AFCON 2027 Qualifier
0 – 3
25 Sep 2026
Madagascar (H)
AFCON 2027 Qualifier
2 – 1
Date (WAT)
Match
Coverage
Fri 23 Oct
Nigeria Vs North Korea Live Blogging – 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup; Group A Matchday 3
Live blog
Tue 20 Oct
Nigeria Vs Puerto Rico Live Blogging – 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup; Group A Matchday 2
Live blog
Sat 17 Oct
Poland Vs Nigeria Live Blogging – 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup; Group A Matchday 1
Live blog
Tue 06 Oct
Russia Vs Nigeria Live Blogging – International Friendly Match
Live blog
Tue 29 Sep
Guinea-Bissau Vs Nigeria Live Blogging: AFCON 2027 Qualification; Group L Matchday 2
Live blog
Fri 25 Sep
Nigeria Vs Madagascar Live Blogging: AFCON 2027 Qualification; Group L Matchday 1
Live blog
Super Eagles: AFCON 2027 Group L
Group L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Guinea-Bissau | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| 4 |  Madagascar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
Nigeria’s games
- 25 Sep
Nigeria2 – 1Madagascar - 29 SepGuinea-Bissau3 – 0Nigeria
- 11 NovTanzaniavsNigeria
- 15 NovNigeriavsTanzania
- 24 Mar 2027MadagascarvsNigeria
- 28 Mar 2027NigeriavsGuinea-Bissau
Tables update after every match. TBC: date to be confirmed by CAF. Football predictions by Betora
Super Eagles Squad & Players
Super Eagles FAQs
Who is the Super Eagles coach?
The current head coach is Franco-Malian Eric Sekou Chelle, appointed in January 2025. He favours a flexible system built on pressing and quick transitions.
Who is the current Super Eagles captain?
The current Super Eagles captain is Wilfred Ndidi. The Besiktas defensive midfielder has earned 81 caps for Nigeria and is still counting. He has helped the team win two AFCON bronze medals, at AFCON 2019 in Egypt and AFCON 2025 in Morocco. He also represented Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
How many AFCON titles have the Super Eagles won?
The Super Eagles have won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 3 times — in 1980, 1994 and 2013.
What is the best World Cup finish for the Super Eagles?
Their best finish at the FIFA World Cup is reaching the Round of 16 (1994, 1998, 2014).
Who are the Super Eagles’ classic rivals?
The team’s classic rivals are Ghana’s Black Stars and Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions. Matches between these sides often bring high drama and strong national interest.
What is the latest FIFA ranking for the Super Eagles?
In the October 2026 FIFA ranking, Nigeria are No. 30 in the world and sixth in Africa.
How many times have the Super Eagles appeared at the World Cup?
They have appeared at the FIFA World Cup 6 times (first in 1994) and remain one of Africa’s most consistent qualifiers.
Who is Nigeria’s all-time most capped player?
The record is held by Ahmed Musa with 111 caps for Nigeria.
Who is Nigeria’s all-time top scorer?
The record is held by Rashidi Yekini with 37 international goals.
What are the team colours and nickname of the Super Eagles?
The team is nicknamed the “Super Eagles” and traditionally plays in green and white — colours that echo the national flag.
