Nigeria’s Super Eagles wrapped up 2024 with mixed fortunes, securing qualification for the AFCON 2025 but suffering a disappointing home defeat to Rwanda in their final game of the year. That match also marked the end of Austin Eguavoen’s stint as interim coach, with Eric Chelle now tasked with leading the team forward.
In this piece, we will delve into the upcoming Super Eagles fixtures that fans can look forward to. Attention now turns to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where Nigeria face a challenging road ahead following a slow start.
Placed in Group C alongside familiar opponents Benin and Rwanda from their AFCON qualifying campaign, as well as South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho, the Super Eagles have found it difficult to impose their dominance.
Six games into the campaign, the Super Eagles have secured just one victory, recorded three draws, and suffered a single defeat.
With Chelle at the helm, the focus will be on turning the tide in 2025 as Nigeria looks to book its place at the World Cup. Supporters can catch all the thrills and even place wagers effortlessly through the Bet9ja app.
Super Eagles next match
Following March's World Cup qualifiers—where Nigeria secured a commanding victory over Rwanda but were held to a draw by Zimbabwe—the Super Eagles will next face Ghana in an international friendly.
- Nigeria vs Ghana
- G-tech Community Stadium, Brentford, London
- May 28, 2025
The meeting of their west African neighbours will write another chapter in a storied regional and continental rivalry.
Latest Super Eagles results
| Competition | Date | Home team | Score | Away team |
| FIFA WCQ | 25/03/2025 | Nigeria | 1-1 | Zimbabwe |
| FIFA WCQ | 21/03/2025 | Rwanda | 0-2 | Nigeria |
| AFCON 2025 Qualifier | 18/11/24 | Nigeria | 1-2 | Rwanda |
| AFCON 2025 Qualifier | 14/11/24 | Benin | 1-1 | Nigeria |
| AFCON 2025 Qualifier | 11/10/24 | Nigeria | 1-0 | Libya |
| AFCON 2025 Qualifier | 10/09/24 | Rwanda | 0-0 | Nigeria |
| AFCON 2025 Qualifier | 07/09/24 | Nigeria | 3-0 | Benin |
| FIFA WCQ | 10/06/24 | Benin | 2-1 | Nigeria |
| FIFA WCQ | 07/06/24 | Nigeria | 1-1 | South Africa |
| International friendly | 26/03/24 | Nigeria | 0-2 | Mali |
| International Friendly | 22/03/24 | Nigeria | 2-1 | Ghana |
| AFCON 2024 | 11/02/24 | Nigeria | 1-2 | Ivory Coast |
| AFCON 2024 | 07/02/24 | Nigeria | 1-1 (4-2 Pen) | South Africa |
| AFCON 2024 | 02/02/24 | Nigeria | 1-0 | Angola |
| AFCON 2024 | 27/01/24 | Nigeria | 2-0 | Cameroon |
| AFCON 2024 | 22/01/24 | Guinea-Bissau | 0-1 | Nigeria |
Nigeria 1-1 Zimbabwe 1, 25 March
Victor Osimhen once again showcased his goal-scoring prowess, finding the net against Zimbabwe to take his tally for the Super Eagles to 26 goals.
However, his effort proved futile as Nigeria conceded a late equaliser, leaving their World Cup qualification hopes hanging by a thread.
Tuesday's result leaves Nigeria fourth in the standings, six points behind group leaders South Africa. With their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread after missing the previous edition, the Super Eagles will need to produce a remarkable turnaround to keep their dreams of reaching the 2026 tournament alive.
The Super Eagles will play Rwanda and South Africa in must-win encounters in September.
Rwanda 0-2 Nigeria, 21 March
A brace from Victor Osimhen secured a crucial 2-0 away victory for the Super Eagles over the Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium.
Not only did this win end Nigeria’s five-game wait for a victory in the World Cup qualifiers, but it also served as sweet revenge for the three-time African champions, who suffered a defeat to Rwanda in their last AFCON 2025 qualifying encounter in Uyo.
Additionally, the triumph marked a perfect start for Eric Chelle, as he registered his first victory in his debut match as Super Eagles manager since taking charge in January.
Nigeria 1-2 Rwanda, 18 November
Nigeria were stunned by a late surge from visiting Rwanda in Uyo.
Despite taking the lead through a magnificent solo effort from Samuel Chukwueze, the Super Eagles were pegged back by a quick salvo from the visitors, who struck twice in four minutes to turn the tide and secure a famous victory.
Benin 1-1 Nigeria, 14 November
Victor Osimhen's late header rescued a point for Nigeria in challenging circumstances in Abidjan.
Host team Benin, needing a result, were the more threatening side for much of the proceedings, taking the lead via a corner-kick and coming close to adding to their advantage in the pouring rain. Their hopes were, however, dashed as Osimhen rose to glance Moses Simon's cross into the back of the net.
Nigeria 1-0 Libya, 11 October
Nigeria were made to work really hard to overcome Libya on home soil in Uyo.
The Super Eagles were comfortably the better side and the protagonists on the day, but were impeded by a resolute North African rearguard action until substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru struck inside the final 10 minutes to secure a much-needed win.
