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Football team in Nigeria
The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in international men's 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 nine FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006, 2022 and 2026 tournaments. They have reached the round of 16 on three occasions. Their first World Cup appearance was in the 1994 edition.
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Nigerian footballer (born 1998)
Victor James Osimhen is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and is the vice-captain of the Nigeria national team. Described by some sources as one of the best strikers in the world, he is known for his pace, physical strength, aerial ability, and finishing.
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Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has explained why Victor Osimhen did not play during this international window. Osimhen was unavailable for