Nwankwo eager to strengthen friendship and rivalry with Osimhen
Two years ago, when Simeon Nwankwo's FC Crotone were relegated to Serie B, there was just one other Nigerian, Joel Obi, in the top flight.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
2-0-0, 1st in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
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Simy Nwankwo reveals his secret to being Serie B's top scorer (1:54)
Ighalo, Nigerians reflect on Atlanta Olympics win
Twenty-four years after Nigeria won Africa's first Olympic football gold medal, the events in Atlanta continue to inspire Africans.
Nigeria Power Rankings: Simy most deserving of top spot
Nigerian players ended the season with solid performances for their various European clubs.
Okechukwu, Onyeka headlined Nigerian success in Europe this season
ESPN assesses the principal Nigerian winners and losers from the coronavirus-interrupted European football season.
Nigeria is done begging foreign-born players to join the Super Eagles
While Nigeria would love Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, and other players like him, to suit up for the Super Eagles, they're no longer going to chase them.
Will Turkish Super Lig title help Okechukwu break out? (2:14)
How Saka choosing Nigeria would negatively impact Arsenal (1:13)
Egbo: Black & foreign coaches have to work harder to succeed (2:08)
Egbo: I would gladly coach Nigeria if called upon (2:15)
Meet Ndubuisi Egbo, the Nigerian coach making history in Europe
Former Nigeria keeper Ndubuisi Egbo is the first African coach to lead a European team to a league title and qualification for the Champions League.
Ayo Akinola focused on MLS is Back, not international future (1:09)
Nigeria's Oshoala on cancelling AWCON: 'It's a slap in our faces'
Nigeria and Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala has rebuked CAF for cancelling the Women's AFCON while merely postponing the men's tournament.
Akinfenwa's passion for Nigeria is as strong as it is for Liverpool
Adebayo Akinfenwa may be English, but is strongly connected to his Nigerian roots, and is light-hearted about never getting a Super Eagles cap.
Akinfenwa among Nigerians picking up silverware across Europe (2:00)
Assessing Odemwingie's Nigeria legacy on his birthday (2:13)
Napoli to beat Inter Milan for Lille's Osimhen? (1:45)
Nigeria Power Rankings: Aiyegun beats Chukwueze to the top
Nigerian players celebrated the resumption with some fine performances for their various European clubs.
Sources: Napoli confident of signing €100m duo
The offer made by the Serie A club is split €70m for Victor Osimhen and €30m for Gabriel, which meets Lille's asking price.
Yabuku 'unfairly vilified' for 2010 World Cup miss (2:08)
Serbian Cup win could put Sadiq Umar back on Rohr radar
Sadiq Umar has not scored in the Serbian Cup so far. However, there is little doubt he will be the subject of attention in the final.
Nigeria's Moses Simon reflects on turnaround season with Nantes
The Super Eagles winger, on loan at Nantes from Spanish club Levante, says it is "easier to play in France because I understand the language more".
Looking back on Nigeria's 2010 World Cup campaign, marred by scandal and controversy
Nigerian football has never been inured from controversy, but the 2010 World Cup campaign saw the scandal reach depths never before plumbed.
Why Ighalo should refrain from a comeback with Nigeria (2:14)
Rohr: Philip Billing's agent approached me first about switch
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr tells ESPN that reports of the Super Eagles first approaching Bournemouth and Denmark's Philip Billing are not accurate.
2019-20 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| Benin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Sierra Leone | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Lesotho | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
2019-20 Team LeadersAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying
Goal Difference3Tied-5th
Goals Scored6Tied-3rd
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded3Tied-32nd