Augustine Azuka "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 mononymously as Yakubu, is a Nigerian football agent and former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is nicknamed "The Yak". In September 2024 he came out of retirement when he signed a short term deal for Enfield Town who play in the National League South
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 (AFCON) winners, with their most recent title in 2013. In February 2024, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 28th in the FIFA rankings. 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 in the 1994 edition. The team is a member of FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Daniel Owefin Amokachi is a Nigerian football manager and former professional player.
Vincent Enyeama 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 the greatest 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.
John Chukwudi Utaka is a Nigerian former footballer who played as a striker and is currently a youth coach at Montpellier HSC. He is the older brother of fellow professional footballer Peter Utaka.
Augustine "Austin" Amamchukwu Ejide is a Nigerian football who plays as a goalkeeper. 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 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 is the current head coach of the Mali national team.
Shigeo Yaegashi was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
Daniel Akpeyi is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for South African club Marumo Gallants.
Ahmed Musa is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward and winger for the Nigeria national team. He is currently playing for Kano Pillars in the NPFL.
Kelechi Promise Iheanacho is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for La Liga club Sevilla and the Nigeria national team.
Alexander Chuka Iwobi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Fulham and the Nigeria national team.
Ademola Lookman Olajade Alade Aylola Lookman is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Serie A club Atalanta. Born in England, he plays for the Nigeria national team.
Remo Stars Football Club is a professional football club based in Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria. The club competes in the Nigeria Professional Football League, the top division of the Nigeria Football League system. They are nicknamed the Sky Blue Stars.
Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Serie A club AC Milan and the Nigeria national team.
