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  • Early endgame for Uruguay, Nigeria

    Brazil 2014

    Early endgame for Uruguay, Nigeria

    Wednesday 19 June 2013
    When the draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 was made, both Nigeria and Uruguay knew this match would go a very long way to deciding their fates in Group B. FIFA.com previews what is shaping up to be a pivotal encounter.
  • Turkey 2013 in numbers

    FIFA U-20 World Cup

    Turkey 2013 in numbers

    Wednesday 19 June 2013
    With the action in Turkey drawing ever close, FIFA.com plucks out the most eye-catching statistics for you to cast your eyes over ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

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  • Nicolas Vallar of Tahiti looks on
  • Nicolas Vallar of Tahiti looks dejected during the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 Group B match between Tahiti and Nigeria at Governador Magalhaes Pinto Estadio Mineirao on June 17, 2013 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
  • Ricky Aitamai of Tahiti reacts
  • Mikel John Obi of Nigeria (R) and Godfrey Oboabona return to the dressing room
  • Jonathan Tehau of Tahiti celebrates with his team-mates
  • Steevy Chong Hue of Tahiti competes with Fegor Ogude of Nigeria
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Latest Fixtures and Results

FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

RankingTeam+/- Pts Jun 2013
29 Norway2Up
30 Peru2Up
31 Nigeria-3Down
32 Japan-2Down
33 Hungary0Equal

National League

Nigeria Professional Football League

TeamMPWDLPts
1Kano Pillars19113536
2Kwara United1995532
3Warri Wolves1886430
4Bayelsa United1992829
5Heartland1991928

Association Information

Foundation year1945
Affiliated since1960
Official site
www.nigeriafootballng.com
info
nigeria_fa@yahoo.com
Nigeria Football Federation
Plot 2033, Olusegun Obasanjo Way, Zone 7 P.O. Box 5101, Garki ABUJA
Phone: +234-9/523 7326
Fax:
PresidentMAIGARI Alhaji Aminu
Vice PresidentUMEH Michael
General SecretaryAMADU Musa
Treasurer-
Men's CoachKESHI Stephen (NGA)
Women's Coach-
Media OfficerOLAJIRE Ademola
Futsal Coordinator-
Referee CoordinatorOKAYI Sunday
JerseysGreen/white
ShortsGreen/white
StockingsGreen/white
Mail us your input regarding Associations and Confederations details at address@fifa.org

Confederation

HONOURS

FIFA World Cup™ appearances
4 (1994, 1998, 2002, 2010)
Continental titles
  • Winner CAN (1980, 1994, 2013)
  • Runners-Up CAN (1984, 1988, 1990, 2000)
Best Results
  • Winner FIFA U-17 World Cup Final (1985, 1993, 2007), Olympic Football Tournament Final (1996)
  • Runners-Up FIFA U-17 World Cup Final (1987, 2001, 2009), FIFA U-20 World Cup Final (1989, 2005), Olympic Football Tournament Final (2008), FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Final (2010)
  • Third FIFA U-20 World Cup Final (1985)
  • Fourth FIFA Confederations Cup (1995), FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Final (2012)

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      VIDEO: Tahiti 1:6 Nigeria

      Watch FIFA.com's video highlights of Nigeria's 6-1 win over Tahiti in Belo Horizonte which witnessed a hat-trick for Nnamdi Oduamadi and a ...
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      Brazil ready for the Confederations Cup

      With the start of the FIFA Confederations Cup this week, Brazil is smiling and ready for the world's spotlight and for the football to ...