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).
Emmanuel Amunike is a Nigerian professional football manager and former professional football player who played as a winger.
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.
The Algeria national under-23 football team represents Algeria in international football competitions including the Olympic Games. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23, except during the Olympic Games where the use of three overage players is allowed. The team is controlled by the Algerian Football Federation.
Onome Ebi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Nigerian club Abia Angels and the Nigeria women's national team. In 2023 she became the first African footballer, male or female, to play in 6 FIFA World Cup tournaments.
WilliamPaul Troost-Ekong is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Saudi Pro League club Al-Kholood. Born in the Netherlands, he captains and plays for the Nigeria national team.
Oghenekaro Peter Etebo is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Turkish club Gençlerbirliği.
Franck Yannick Kessié is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a central or defensive midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli and the Ivory Coast national team.
Asisat Lamina OshoalaMON is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Bay FC and the Nigeria women's national team. She is widely regarded as one of the best female players in women's football and her generation. She is one of the most celebrated African female footballers of all time, having won African Women's Footballer of the Year a record six times.
Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Leicester City and the Nigeria national team. Ndidi is known for his defensive prowess.
Kelechi Promise Iheanacho is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for La Liga club Sevilla and the Nigeria national team.
Oussama Chita is an Algerian footballer who plays as a central midfielder for USM Alger in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and the Algeria 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.
Oluwafemi Junior Ajayi, commonly known as Junior Ajayi, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Egyptian Premier League club Smouha.
Elizabeth Addo is a Ghanaian football forward who has played for Saudi Women's Premier League club Al Hilal. She is also the captain of the Ghana women's national football team.
Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa "Ola" Aina is a professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Premier League club Nottingham Forest. Born in England, he plays for the Nigeria national team.
Rasheedat Busayo Ajibade is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish Liga F club Atlético Madrid and the Nigeria women's national team. She is commonly called "Rash", a shortened form of her first name, and "The Girl With The Blue Hair", an ode to her bright blue hairstyle which she dons whenever she takes to the field.
Bilal El Khannouss is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Leicester City. Born in Belgium, he plays for the Morocco national team.
