Nigeria men's national field hockey team

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Nigeria
Flag of Nigeria.svg
Association Nigeria Hockey Federation
Confederation AfHF (Africa)
FIH ranking
Current 37 Steady2.svg (12 March 2024) [1]
Highest37 (2009–2010)
Lowest76 (September 2019–present)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances7 (first in 1974)
Best result3rd (2022)
African Games
Appearances5 (first in 1987)
Best result3rd (1987, 2023)

The Nigeria men's national field hockey team represents Nigeria in international men's field hockey competitions. The team were awarded bronze at the 1987 All-Africa Games. [2]

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Tournament history

Africa Cup of Nations

African Games

African Olympic Qualifier

Hockey World League

See also

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References

  1. "FIH Outdoor World Hockey Rankings". FIH. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  2. Krastev, Todor (2017). "Men Field Hockey Africa Games 1987 Nairobi (KEN) 02-11.08 - Winner Kenya". Todor66. Retrieved 12 June 2019.