The Nigeria men’s senior national team, Super Eagles, had an eventful 2025 football calendar filled with World Cup qualifiers, international friendlies, and the AFCON 2025 group stage in Morocco. Across all competitions, Nigeria played 15 matches, recording 9 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the Super Eagles’ performances throughout the year carefully analysed by Softfootball.
Nigeria Super Eagles Matches in 2025
| Date | Competition | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | World Cup Qualifier | Nigeria vs Rwanda | Win 2–0 |
| 23 Mar 2025 | World Cup Qualifier | Nigeria vs Zimbabwe | Draw 1–1 |
| 28 May 2025 | Friendly | Nigeria vs Ghana | Win 2–1 |
| 31 May 2025 | Friendly | Nigeria vs Jamaica | Draw 2–2 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | Friendly | Nigeria vs Russia | Draw 1–1 |
| 6 Sep 2025 | World Cup Qualifier | Nigeria vs Rwanda | Win 1–0 |
| Sep 2025 | World Cup Qualifier | South Africa vs Nigeria | Draw 1–1 |
| 10 Oct 2025 | World Cup Qualifier | Lesotho vs Nigeria | Win 2–1 |
| 14 Oct 2025 | World Cup Qualifier | Nigeria vs Benin | Win 4–0 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | World Cup Playoff | Nigeria vs Gabon | Win 4–1 |
| 16 Nov 2025 | World Cup Playoff Final | Nigeria vs DR Congo | Draw 1–1 (Lost on pens) |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Friendly | Egypt vs Nigeria | Loss 2–1 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | AFCON Group C | Nigeria vs Tanzania | Win 2–1 |
| 27 Dec 2025 | AFCON Group C | Nigeria vs Tunisia | Win 3–2 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | AFCON Group C | Nigeria vs Uganda | Win |
2025 Summary Statistics
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 15 |
| Wins | 9 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Losses | 1 |
| AFCON Group Points | 9 (Perfect record) |
AFCON 2025 Highlights
- Nigeria topped Group C with 9 points
- Wins over Tanzania (2–1), Tunisia (3–2), and Uganda
- Qualified early for the Round of 16
- Became one of the few teams with a perfect group-stage record
World Cup Disappointment
Despite strong performances, Nigeria exited the World Cup qualification race after a penalty shootout loss in the playoff final on 16 November 2025, a painful moment that reshaped the team’s leadership and focus.
Overall, 2025 was a year of resilience and growth for the Super Eagles, highlighted by AFCON dominance and consistent results, despite the heartbreak of missing out on the World Cup.
