Super Eagles: Where does Nigeria rank among the 10 most valuable national teams?

Published on by

The Super Eagles of Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau in their second game of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers today, hoping to record another win after their opening 2-1 victory over Madagascar, Afrik-Foot reports.

Nigeria enter the clash as favourites against Guinea-Bissau, given the depth of quality and talent available in Eric Chelle’s squad.

The gulf in quality is not only reflected on the pitch but also in the market values of the players, with Nigeria ranking among the most valuable African national teams in the world.

The Super Eagles have several top players based across Europe, including Victor Osimhen, although he is currently injured, as well as Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman and other established stars.

Super Eagles stars Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen
Super Eagles stars Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen. Copyright: xVincentxKAMTOxIMAGO

With the amount of quality in the squad, where do the Super Eagles rank among Africa’s most valuable national teams?

Super Eagles ranking among the most valuable African national teams

According to Transfermarkt, Morocco are currently the most valuable African national team, with a squad market value of around €580 million.

Morocco’s position is boosted by the presence of some of Africa’s most valuable players, including Ayyoub Bouaddi, who is valued at €80 million.

Achraf Hakimi is also valued at €80 million, while Ismael Saibari has a market value of €55 million, further increasing the overall value of the Moroccan squad.

Achraf Hakimi of Morocco
Achraf Hakimi of Morocco. Copyright: xAlexandraxFechete/IMAGO

Ivory Coast are next on the list with a squad market value of around €482 million, while Senegal follow with €389 million.

The Super Eagles then come in fourth with a total market value of around €285 million. Victor Osimhen is Nigeria’s most valuable player, with a market value of €75 million, while Ademola Lookman is also among the country’s most valuable players.

Top 10 most valuable African national teams

1. Morocco – €580 million

2. Ivory Coast – €482 million

3. Senegal – €389 million

4. Nigeria – €285 million

5. Algeria – €262 million

6. Ghana – €252 million

7. Cameroon – €195 million

8. DR Congo – €147 million

9. Mali – €146 million

10. Burkina Faso – €126 million

Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Akor Adams, George Ilenikhena, Samuel Chukwueze,in action for the Super Eagles of Nigeria
Super Eagles of Nigeria. Photo by Nsidibe AkpanxImago

The Super Eagles will now look to show that quality on the pitch when they take on Guinea-Bissau in their second AFCON 2027 qualifying game.

<!-- Author Start -->Ayomide Oguntimehin<!-- Author End -->

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Editor Site Coordinator

  • Football
  • Sports Journalism
  • Odds
  • MMA
  • Boxing

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng & Afrik Foot. Ayomide has worked with Sports Brief, Naija News and served as Social Lead Editor at Legit.ng. He has also featured on Goal, TVC News, Sports Mole, Topmercato, and Milan News24, among others. He holds a master’s degree and is currently pursuing a PhD. Follow Ayomide on X: @ayo_oguntimehin.