Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa returns to Kano Pillars
Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has signed a short-term deal to play for his boyhood club Kano Pillars.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
4-2-0, 1st in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
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Osimhen, Iheanacho star in Nigerian goal fiesta
The weekend included a goalscoring showcase from some of Nigeria's biggest stars, with Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho both netting.
Rohr still searching for respect despite AFCON qualification
Gernot Rohr masterminded qualification for a major tournament with at least one game to spare yet still he does not get respect from Nigerians.
ESPN'S (almost) complete guide to (most) Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
With 23 out of 24 Africa Cup of Nations sides decided, due to a COVID-19-related delay in one fixture, ESPN runs the rule over the 2022 competitors.
Nigeria Power Rankings: Senior man Kelechi takes top honours in March
Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi and other Nigerian stars performed well globally.
Far-too-early prediction of the top six Afcon contenders
With nine months to go until the tournament, here are ESPN's far-too-early predictions of the top six contenders for the continent's grandest prize.
Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria beat Benin after qualifying
Nigeria defeated Benin 1-0 after already having qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Saturday due a draw between Lesotho and Sierra Leone.
Kelechi Iheanacho could become Nigeria's leading man
With eight goals in nine games -- including five in his last two -- Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho has finally announced himself.
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying preview: Continent braces for decisive clashes
While the AFCON expansion to 24 teams has taken some of the drama out of the qualifying campaign, there's still much to play for.
Nigeria using Sierra Leone disappointments as motivation - Iwobi, Rohr
Nigeria want to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations in a manner that makes amends for the disappointment when they last played at home.
Iheanacho inspires Leicester rout, renaissance for Onyekuru, Simon
Kelechi Iheanacho was in inspired form for Leicester City this weekend, while his Nigeria teammates Moses Simon and Henry Onyekuru returned to form.
Why was goal machine Paul Onuachu left out of Nigeria's squad?
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has explained the reasoning behind the two biggest decisions of his latest Nigeria squad, ahead of their Afcon qualifiers.
Is Moffi the solution to Nigeria's striker conundrum? (1:27)
Nigeria Power Rankings: Onuachu stays top amid defensive standouts
While Genk striker Paul Onuachu keeps top spot in the Power Rankings, it was a defensively strong month from Nigeria's players around the world.
How excited should Nigerian fans be about Man United's Shoretire? (1:30)
Osimhen 'lost consciousness for 30 minutes'
Victor Osimhen has described the feeling of being knocked unconscious in Napoli's Serie A fixture against Atalanta as "like a brain reset".
Napoli's Osimhen in hospital after knock to head
Napoli's Victor Osimhen will remain overnight in hospital under observation after being knocked unconscious during the match at Atalanta.
Is Leicester's Ndidi in line for African Player of the Year on current form?
Wilfred Ndidi's efforts against Liverpool, and before that, have made football fans sit up and wonder whether he's African POTY material.
Maduka Okoye named Nigeria's No.1 goalkeeper
Maduka Okoye is Nigeria's first-choice goalkeeper, Gernot Rohr says, days before naming his squad for the final two 2021 Afcon qualifiers.
Chukwueze won't rush return from groin surgery
Samuel Chukwueze expects to miss Nigeria's final two games of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign after undergoing groin surgery.
Nigeria Power Rankings: Onuachu's scoring boots catch fire for Genk
It's been a goal fest for Nigerian players across Europe in 2021, and even the Nigerian domestic league has seen the net rattled aplenty in January.
Will a third time at Galatasaray be the charm for Nigeria's Onyekuru?
Nigeria forward Henry Onyekuru is keen to get his career back on track after returning on loan to Turkey's Galatasaray.
Ighalo confirms Man Utd exit: My 'dream' is over
Odion Ighalo has confirmed he has left Manchester United following the end of a year-long loan spell from Shanghai Shenhua.
Africans Abroad: En-Nesyri eclipses Messi, Kadewere a bright light for Lyon
Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri served up another masterclass in Spain, while Zimbabwe's Tino Kadewere showed why he is southern Africa's top player.
Take it Eze: Nigeria FA demands less pressure on Crystal Palace winger
Crystal Palace midfielder Ebere Eze is under pressure to decide between Nigeria and England, and he needs to be left alone to make a decision.
2019-21 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +7 | 14 |
| Benin | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Sierra Leone | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Lesotho | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
2019-21 Team LeadersAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying
Goal Difference4Tied-9th
Goals Scored11Tied-3rd
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded7Tied-27th