Nwankwo Kanu(listen) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He was a member of the Nigeria national team, and played for Nigerian team Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Dutch side Ajax, Inter Milan of Italy, and English clubs Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth.
Augustine Azuka Okocha, commonly known as Jay-Jay Okocha, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He won 73 caps for the Nigeria national team between 1993 and 2006, scoring 14 goals, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads. He is regarded as one of the greatest football players from Africa.
Yakubu Ayegbeni, known as Yakubu, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker. His nickname is "The Yak".
The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in men's international football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners, with their most recent title in 2013. In April 1994, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 5th in the FIFA rankings, the highest FIFA ranking position ever achieved by an African football team. Throughout history, the team has qualified for six of the last eight FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006 and 2022 editions. They have reached the round of 16 on three occasions. Their first World Cup appearance was the 1994 edition. The team is a member of FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Samson Siasia is a Nigerian former professional football striker and the former head coach of the Nigeria national team from 2010 to October 2011. He was reappointed in 2016.
Vincent Enyeama(Listen) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Despite his below-average height for a goalkeeper, he is popularly regarded as one of the greatest African goalkeepers of all time and of his era.
Johannes-Franciscus Bonfrère is a Dutch football coach and former midfielder who spent his playing career with MVV Maastricht. In a long coaching career Bonfrère managed several teams in Africa and Asia. He guided Nigeria to their victory in the 1996 Olympic Games.
Augustine "Austin" Amamchukwu Ejide is a Nigerian football goalkeeper who plays for Israeli club Sektzia Ness Ziona. His name, Amamchukwu, means "I know God".
Football is the most popular sport in Nigeria. The Nigeria national football team competes regularly for international titles and many Nigerian footballers compete in Europe, particularly in England. Nigeria has one of the finest national teams in Africa and has produced many notable footballers including Mudashiru Lawal, Rashidi Yekini, Jay Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Vincent Enyeama, Joseph Yobo, Mikel John Obi and Victor Osimhen.
William Nwadinobi "Willy" Okpara is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Having started his career with ACB Lagos, he spent more than a decade with South African side Orlando Pirates.
Chukwudi "Chidi" Odiah is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a right-back. A former international, he was known for his work ethic, skills and attacking prowess.
Tom Saintfiet is a Belgian football coach and former player. He was appointed as manager of the Gambian national team in July 2018.
Odion Jude Ighalo is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Nigeria national team.
Daniel Akpeyi is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for South African professional football league, Moroka Swallows F.C. and the Nigeria national team.
Ahmed Musa is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward and left winger for Turkish Süper Lig club Sivasspor and the Nigeria national team.
Ogenyi Eddy Onazi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Serie D side Casertana.
Cyriel Kolawole Dessers is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish Premiership club Rangers. Born in Belgium, he plays for the Nigeria national team.
Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL Championship club Leicester City and the Nigeria national team. Ndidi is known for his defensive prowess.
Ademola Lookman Olajade Alade Aylola Lookman is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Serie A club Atalanta and the Nigeria national team.
Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for La Liga club Villarreal and the Nigeria national team. Widely considered as one of the best Nigerian players in the world and La Liga's second most prolific player.
