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Players of Nigeria pose for a photo

Friday, 15 Nov 2019

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Abu Azeez of Nigeria

Friday, 15 Nov 2019

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Asisat Oshoala of Barcelona during the pre-season friendly between Arsenal Women and Barcelona Femini

Thursday, 15 Aug 2019

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Asisat Oshoala of Barcelona walks out of the tunnel and is embraced by team mates

Thursday, 15 Aug 2019

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Asisat Oshoala of Barcelona Femini celebrates with her teammates

Thursday, 15 Aug 2019

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr's Final Draw reaction

Nigeria coach Gernot...

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr's Final Draw reaction

Friday, 01 Dec 2017

The Final Draw is done, and the teams know their fates. Hear what Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr thought about his side's opponents at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.

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FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017
Review of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 - Part 2

Review of the FIFA B...

Review of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 - Part 2

Thursday, 13 Jul 2017

Enjoy part two of our look back at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017. As the tournament reached the semi-final stage, Tahiti, Iran, Italy and Brasil were all vying to become champions.

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FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017
Review of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 - Part 1

Review of the FIFA B...

Review of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 - Part 1

Thursday, 13 Jul 2017

Enjoy the first part of a two part special looking back at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017, which took place in the Bahamas.

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FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017
Nigeria 4-4 Iran (Bahamas 2017)

Nigeria 4-4 Iran (Ba...

Nigeria 4-4 Iran (Bahamas 2017)

Tuesday, 02 May 2017

Watch group stage highlights of the match between Nigeria and Iran from the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the Bahamas.

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FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017
Mexico 4-5 Nigeria (Bahamas 2017)

Mexico 4-5 Nigeria (...

Mexico 4-5 Nigeria (Bahamas 2017)

Sunday, 30 Apr 2017

Watch group stage highlights of the match between Mexico and Nigeria from the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the Bahamas.

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FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017
Nigeria 6-12 Italy (Bahamas 2017)

Nigeria 6-12 Italy (...

Nigeria 6-12 Italy (Bahamas 2017)

Friday, 28 Apr 2017

Watch group stage highlights of the match between Nigeria and Italy from the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the Bahamas.

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2016
Nigeria 2-1 Spain (PNG 2016)

Nigeria 2-1 Spain (P...

Nigeria 2-1 Spain (PNG 2016)

Sunday, 20 Nov 2016

Nigeria 2-1 Spain (PNG 2016)

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2016
Nigeria 3-1 Canada (PNG 2016)

Nigeria 3-1 Canada (...

Nigeria 3-1 Canada (PNG 2016)

Wednesday, 16 Nov 2016

Nigeria 3-1 Canada (PNG 2016)

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2016
Japan 6-0 Nigeria (PNG 2016)

Japan 6-0 Nigeria (P...

Japan 6-0 Nigeria (PNG 2016)

Sunday, 13 Nov 2016

Japan 6-0 Nigeria (PNG 2016)

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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2016
Xavi at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016

Xavi at the FIFA U-1...

Xavi at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016

Monday, 10 Oct 2016

Xavi at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016

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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2016
Korea DPR 3-0 Nigeria (Jordan 2016)

Korea DPR 3-0 Nigeri...

Korea DPR 3-0 Nigeria (Jordan 2016)

Saturday, 08 Oct 2016

Watch the video highlights of the Korea DPR - Nigeria group stage match played on 8 October at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016.

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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2016
Nigeria 0-0 England (Jordan 2016)

Nigeria 0-0 England ...

Nigeria 0-0 England (Jordan 2016)

Tuesday, 04 Oct 2016

Match Highlights from Nigeria 0-0 England, played in Al Zarqa on 4 October, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016.

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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2016
Nigeria 0-1 Brazil (Jordan 2016)

Nigeria 0-1 Brazil (...

Nigeria 0-1 Brazil (Jordan 2016)

Saturday, 01 Oct 2016

Match Highlights from Brazil's 1-0 victory over Nigeria in the group stage of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016.

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About FIFA
Nigeria's World Cup heroes

Nigeria's World Cup ...

Nigeria's World Cup heroes

Friday, 16 Sep 2016

A short clip of some of the Nigeria icons who have made their mark on the FIFA World Cup™.

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About FIFA
Amokachi: I learned so much from Keshi

Amokachi: I learned ...

Amokachi: I learned so much from Keshi

Friday, 16 Sep 2016

The beloved Nigerian and Everton striker talks to FIFA Football about Nigeria's famous 1994 FIFA World Cup™ run, winning the FA Cup and pays an emotional tribute to mentor Stephen Keshi.

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2014
Canada 2014 FINAL HIGHLIGHTS: NIGERIA v. GERMANY

Canada 2014 FINAL HI...

Canada 2014 FINAL HIGHLIGHTS: NIGERIA v. GERMANY

Friday, 09 Sep 2016

The FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Final between the Germans and Nigerians saw a late goal and a bunch of exciting highlights.

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2014
Korea DPR v. Nigeria, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Korea DPR v. Nigeria...

Korea DPR v. Nigeria, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday, 07 Sep 2016

An awesome semi-final at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup between the Koreans and Nigerians produced eight memorable goals and some cool highlights.

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2014
Nigeria v. New Zealand, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Nigeria v. New Zeala...

Nigeria v. New Zealand, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Friday, 02 Sep 2016

The Nigerians and Kiwis scored a bunch of great goals in an exciting quarter-final match at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2014
Nigeria v. England, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Nigeria v. England, ...

Nigeria v. England, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday, 31 Aug 2016

In a brilliant first round match at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, the Nigerians and English combined for some awesome goals and amazing highlights.

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2014
Korea Republic v. Nigeria, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Korea Republic v. Ni...

Korea Republic v. Nigeria, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday, 24 Aug 2016

A first round match at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, the Koreans and Nigerians produced some awesome goals and amazing highlights.

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2014
Mexico v. Nigeria, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Mexico v. Nigeria, C...

Mexico v. Nigeria, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Friday, 19 Aug 2016

A first round match at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, the Mexicans and Nigerians produced some memorable long-range goals and fun highlights.

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Obituaries
A tribute to Nigeria's Stephen Keshi

A tribute to Nigeria...

A tribute to Nigeria's Stephen Keshi

Friday, 24 Jun 2016

Join FIFA TV in saluting former Nigerian international and national team coach Stephen Keshi who died in June of 2016.

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2016
RELIVE: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016 - Official Draw

RELIVE: FIFA U-20 Wo...

RELIVE: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016 - Official Draw

Thursday, 10 Mar 2016

The draw for PNG 2016 took place in Zurich and decided where and who the 16 best women's youth teams in the world will play at the U-20 Women's World Cup.

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FIFA U-20 World Cup
FIFA World Youth Championships 1989 - Final Highlights

FIFA World Youth Cha...

FIFA World Youth Championships 1989 - Final Highlights

Thursday, 03 Mar 2016

For the first time in their history, Portugal emerged victorious from a FIFA World Youth Championship.

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FIFA U-17 World Cup 2015
Mali 0-2 Nigeria

Mali 0-2 Nigeria

Monday, 09 Nov 2015

Highlights: Mali v. Nigeria - FIFA U17 World Cup Chile 2015

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Friday 22 November

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

22 Nov 2019 - 17:50 Local time

22 Nov 2019

Group D

Los Pynandi Stadium

Asuncion

Full-time

Portugal POR

22 November

10-1

Nigeria NGA

Sunday 24 November

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

24 Nov 2019 - 17:50 Local time

24 Nov 2019

Group D

Los Pynandi Stadium

Asuncion

Full-time

Nigeria NGA

24 November

5-6

Oman OMA

Wednesday 27 November

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

26 Nov 2019 - 21:00 Local time

26 Nov 2019

Group D

Los Pynandi Stadium

Asuncion

Full-time

Nigeria NGA

26 November

2-12

Brazil BRA

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Wednesday 12 June

FIFA Women's World Cup™

12 Jun 2019 - 15:00 Local time

12 Jun 2019

Group A

Stade des Alpes

Grenoble

Full-time

Nigeria NGA

12 June

2-0

Korea Republic KOR

Monday 17 June

FIFA Women's World Cup™

17 Jun 2019 - 21:00 Local time

17 Jun 2019

Group A

Roazhon Park

Rennes

Full-time

Nigeria NGA

17 June

0-1

France FRA

Saturday 22 June

FIFA Women's World Cup™

22 Jun 2019 - 17:30 Local time

22 Jun 2019

Round of 16

Stade des Alpes

Grenoble

Full-time

Germany GER

22 June

3-0

Nigeria NGA

Men's Ranking

Rnk	Team Team	Total Points PTS	Previous Points Prev.Pts	+/-	Confederations fifa_TBT
29	Turkey TUR	1494	1490	3	#UEFA#
29	Serbia SRB	1494	1485	4	#UEFA#
31	Nigeria NGA	1493	1481	4	#CAF#
32	Slovakia SVK	1490	1493	-1	#UEFA#
33	IR Iran IRN	1489	1505	-6	#AFC#

Last update: 28 November 2019

Women's Ranking

Rnk	Team Team	Total Points PTS	Previous Points Prev.Pts	+/-	Confederations fifa_TBT
37	Costa Rica CRC	1630	1632	1	#CONCACAF#
38	Thailand THA	1620	1616	1	#AFC#
39	Nigeria NGA	1614	1643	-3	#CAF#
40	Chinese Taipei TPE	1584	1590	0	#AFC#
41	Serbia SRB	1553	1556	0	#UEFA#

Last update: 13 December 2019

Nigeria NGA Nigeria Football Federation

The Week in Numbers

A Nigerian radio host finds his niche where football is king

The Week in Numbers

Players of Nigeria pose for a photo

Abu Azeez of Nigeria

Asisat Oshoala of Barcelona during the pre-season friendly between Arsenal Women and Barcelona Femini

Asisat Oshoala of Barcelona walks out of the tunnel and is embraced by team mates

Asisat Oshoala of Barcelona Femini celebrates with her teammates

U17 Nigeria line up - AFCON Tanzania 2019 (Photo by CAF)

Nigeria line up for a team photo at the CAF U-20 Women's Championship

Nigeria line up for a team photo at the CAF U-20 Women's Championship

Lionel Messi of Argentina leads the team out on to the pitch

Gernot Rohr coach of Nigeria football team looks on

Nigeria's John Ogu (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal

The team of USA gets together in the penalty shootout

Crystal Dunn (R) of USA and Desire Oparanozie (L) of Nigeria

Nigeria's Mikel John Obi (C) celebrates with teammates William Ekong (L) and Odion Ighalo after scoring against Cameroon

Victor Osimhen of Nigeria runs with the ball

Ejike Ikwu #14 of Nigeria celebrates the opening goal

Musa Yahaya of Nigeria is challenged by Mohammad Bazaj of Iran

Chidi Odiah of Nigeria tackles Park Ji-Sung of South Korea

Yakubu Ayegbeni (L) of Nigeria and Vincent Enyeama walk through the tunnel

The World Cup trophy is seen prior to the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 Final

Meike Kaemper, goalkeeper of Germany wins the adidad Golden Glove during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2014 final match between Nigeria and Germany at Olympic Stadium on August 24, 2014 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Martin R

hinwendu Ihezuo of Nigeria scores her team's second goal

Nigeria's defender Faith Ikidi (L) and Canada's striker Jonelle Filigno vie for the ball

Efioanwan Ekpo (R) of Nigeria heads for the ball under the eyes of Nigerian goalkeeper Precious Dede

France celebrates their 1-0 win over Nigeria

Nigeria coach Gernot...

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr's Final Draw reaction

Review of the FIFA B...

Review of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 - Part 2

Review of the FIFA B...

Review of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 - Part 1

Nigeria 4-4 Iran (Ba...

Nigeria 4-4 Iran (Bahamas 2017)

Mexico 4-5 Nigeria (...

Mexico 4-5 Nigeria (Bahamas 2017)

Nigeria 6-12 Italy (...

Nigeria 6-12 Italy (Bahamas 2017)

Nigeria 2-1 Spain (P...

Nigeria 2-1 Spain (PNG 2016)

Nigeria 3-1 Canada (...

Nigeria 3-1 Canada (PNG 2016)

Japan 6-0 Nigeria (P...

Japan 6-0 Nigeria (PNG 2016)

Xavi at the FIFA U-1...

Xavi at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016

Korea DPR 3-0 Nigeri...

Korea DPR 3-0 Nigeria (Jordan 2016)

Nigeria 0-0 England ...

Nigeria 0-0 England (Jordan 2016)

Nigeria 0-1 Brazil (...

Nigeria 0-1 Brazil (Jordan 2016)

Nigeria's World Cup ...

Nigeria's World Cup heroes

Amokachi: I learned ...

Amokachi: I learned so much from Keshi

Canada 2014 FINAL HI...

Canada 2014 FINAL HIGHLIGHTS: NIGERIA v. GERMANY

Korea DPR v. Nigeria...

Korea DPR v. Nigeria, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Nigeria v. New Zeala...

Nigeria v. New Zealand, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Nigeria v. England, ...

Nigeria v. England, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Korea Republic v. Ni...

Korea Republic v. Nigeria, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

Mexico v. Nigeria, C...

Mexico v. Nigeria, Canada 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

A tribute to Nigeria...

A tribute to Nigeria's Stephen Keshi

RELIVE: FIFA U-20 Wo...

RELIVE: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016 - Official Draw

FIFA World Youth Cha...

FIFA World Youth Championships 1989 - Final Highlights

Mali 0-2 Nigeria

Mali 0-2 Nigeria

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