Nigeria’s Super Eagles have opened 2025 with mixed results, claiming a win and a draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. These matches also marked the beginning of Eric Chelle’s tenure as head coach.
As attention now turns to the upcoming Unity Cup, the fixtures offer more than just a mid-year distraction. For a side currently ranked 43rd in the FIFA world rankings, the tournament presents a timely opportunity to test combinations and build chemistry.
With Eric Chelle now having had some friendly games to implement his tactics, all eyes will be on him as he looks to revitalise the team’s fortunes and steer Nigeria back on course for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Supporters can catch all the thrills and even place wagers effortlessly through the Bet9ja app.
Super Eagles next match
Following an undefeated May/June international window, the Super Eagles will next face Rwanda in matchday 7 of FIFA World Cup qualifying.
- Nigeria vs Rwanda
- Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo
- September 5, 2025
Latest Super Eagles results
| Competition | Date | Home team | Score | Away team |
| International friendly | 06/06/2025 | Russia | 1-1 | Nigeria |
| Unity Cup | 31/05/2025 | Jamaica | 2-2 | Nigeria |
| Unity Cup | 28/05/2025 | Ghana | 1-2 | Nigeria |
| 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 |
Russia 1-1 Nigeria, 6 June
The Super Eagles came from behind to record a 1-1 draw against Russia inside the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jamaiza 2-2 Nigeria, 31 May
Following a draw in regular time, Nigeria claimed the Unity Cup with a 5-3 win on penalties over the Reggae Boys in Brentford.
Ghana 1-2 Nigeria, 28 May
Nigeria saw off a stubborn Black Stars side 2-1 in their first game of the 2025 Unity Cup.
Nigeria 1-1 Zimbabwe, 25 March
Victor Osimhen once again demonstrated his striking prowess, netting against Zimbabwe to bring his Super Eagles goal tally to 26.
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.
