Super Eagles: Top 10 Nigeria’s most-capped players in history

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With three Africa Cup of Nations titles and a handful of World Cup appearances, Nigeria is clearly one of the elite on the continent. And many players have donned the green and white. While some players have had really short terms, other have come and made a mark over a long period.

Getting to don your country’s colours over a long period of time is a big honour and a rare feat. So in this article, we write about the players with the most caps for Nigeria at senior level.

1. Ahmed Musa – 111 caps (2010-2025)

Musa sits at the summit of Nigerian football’s appearance records, having represented his country 111 times since his debut in September 2010 before announcing his retirement from international football in December 2025.

His finest moment came at the 2018 World Cup, where he became the first Nigerian to score more than once at a single tournament. He won AFCON gold in 2013, bronze in 2019 and silver in 2023.

2. Vincent Enyeama – 101 caps (2002-2015)

The legendary goalkeeper became only the second Nigerian to reach the century mark, serving as Nigeria’s undisputed number one for over a decade after his April 2002 debut. His crowning achievement came at the 2013 AFCON, where his heroics helped Nigeria lift the trophy and earned him a place in the Team of the Tournament.

3. Alex Iwobi – 100 caps (2015-present)

Iwobi became the fourth player in Super Eagles history to reach 100 caps, hitting the milestone against Portugal in June 2026.

Having switched allegiance from England in 2015, his most significant contribution remains the winning goal against Zambia in 2017 that secured Nigeria’s spot at the 2018 World Cup. Still an active international, he’s well placed to climb higher up this list.

4. Moses Simon – 98 caps (2015-present)

Still active for the Super Eagles, Simon’s electric pace and creativity from the left flank have made him one of the most consistent presences in Nigeria’s squad since his March 2015 debut, including a key role in the run to the 2023 AFCON final.

He was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Niger for his service to the country.

5. Joseph Yobo – 97 caps (2001-2014)

Yobo anchored the Super Eagles’ defence for over a decade following his March 2001 debut, becoming one of the first Nigerians to approach the century mark. He captained the side that won the 2013 AFCON and represented Nigeria at three World Cups.

6. John Obi Mikel – 89 caps (2005-2019)

Mikel’s international career was defined by consistency and leadership across 14 years from his August 2005 debut. He was named Man of the Match in the 2013 AFCON final as Nigeria beat Burkina Faso, and also helped Nigeria to Olympic bronze in 2016.

7. Nwankwo Kanu – 87 caps (1994-2011)

“Papilo” Nwankwo Kanu starred in Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON triumph as a teenager, making his debut that same year, and was instrumental in the country’s 1996 Olympic gold, scoring the winning goals in both the semi-final and final. His 17-year international career remains one of the most celebrated in Nigerian football history.

8. Mudashiru Lawal – 86 caps

“Muda Lawal” was a midfield general during Nigeria’s first golden era, helping the Super Eagles win their first-ever AFCON title in 1980. His 86 caps came during a period when international fixtures were far less frequent than today.

9. William Troost-Ekong – 83 caps (2015-present)

Still playing at a good level following his June 2015 debut, Troost-Ekong was named Player of the Tournament at the 2023 AFCON, where his five goals set the record for most goals by a defender in a single edition of the competition. He retired from international football last year.

10. Wilfred Ndidi – 79 caps (2015-present)

Rounding out the top 10, Ndidi has been a fixture in Nigeria’s midfield since his October 2015 debut, providing defensive solidity and ball-winning ability at the base of the Super Eagles’ engine room for over a decade.