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Coach win percentagePoints per game

Top scorers
Chinwendu Ihezuo
Nigeria
3
Esther Okoronkwo
Nigeria
2
Folashade Ijamilusi
Nigeria
2

FIFA rank

36
Highest rank: 23(Mar 25, 2005)
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Stadium

Abuja National StadiumAbuja
60,491Capacity
2003Opened
GrassSurface

News

About

Nigeria (W) is the women's national football team, currently ranked #36 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Abuja, playing their home matches at Abuja National Stadium. Follow Nigeria (W) on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Chinwendu Ihezuo leads Nigeria (W)'s scoring in league play with 3 goals this season. Esther Okoronkwo has contributed 2, while Folashade Ijamilusi has added 2.

Esther Okoronkwo is the chief creator for Nigeria (W) in league play with 6 assists this season. Rasheedat Ajibade and Omorinsola Babajide have also been key playmakers with 2 and 1 assists respectively.

Nigeria (W) have been in excellent form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches (80% win rate). They have scored 11 goals and conceded 3 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.6 goals per game. In the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, their recent results include a 1-0 win against Botswana, a 0-0 draw with Algeria, a 5-0 win against Zambia, a 2-1 win against South Africa, and a 3-2 win against Morocco.

Recent results for Nigeria (W):

Upcoming fixtures for Nigeria (W):

  • July 28, 2026: Women's Africa Cup of Nations - vs Malawi
  • August 1, 2026: Women's Africa Cup of Nations - vs Zambia
  • August 5, 2026: Women's Africa Cup of Nations - at Egypt

Looking ahead, Nigeria (W) have 2 home games and 1 away fixture in their next 3 matches. Upcoming opponents: Malawi (home), Zambia (home), and Egypt (away).

Nigeria (W)'s squad consists of 24 players. Goalkeepers: Tochukwu Oluehi (Nigeria), Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton), Rachael Unachukwu (Nigeria). Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca), Shukurat Oladipo (Roma), Ashleigh Plumptre (Al Ittihad), Christy Ucheibe (Benfica), Sikiratu Isah (Nigeria), Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit), Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray), Miracle Usani (Edo Queens FC), Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars). Midfielders: Joe Echegini (Paris Saint Germain), Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint Germain), Halimatu Ayinde (BK Häcken). Forwards: Omorinsola Babajide (Roma), Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto), Toni Payne (Everton), Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal), Ifeoma Onumonu (Nigeria), Francisca Ordega (Al Ittihad), Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca), Folashade Ijamilusi (Edo Queens FC), Chioma Okafor (North Carolina Courage).

Justine Madugu is the current head coach of Nigeria (W). Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 83% win rate across 6 matches, averaging 2.67 points per game.

Previous managers include Randy Waldrum managed the club for 6 seasons, recording 5 wins from 21 matches (24% win rate). Thomas Dennerby managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 2 wins from 7 matches (29% win rate).

Nigeria (W) plays their home matches at Abuja National Stadium in Abuja, which has a capacity of 60,491.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nigeria (W), including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nigeria (W) to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

FIFA rank

36
Highest rank: 23(Mar 25, 2005)
See all

Coach win percentagePoints per game

News

About

Nigeria (W) is the women's national football team, currently ranked #36 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Abuja, playing their home matches at Abuja National Stadium. Follow Nigeria (W) on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Chinwendu Ihezuo leads Nigeria (W)'s scoring in league play with 3 goals this season. Esther Okoronkwo has contributed 2, while Folashade Ijamilusi has added 2.

Esther Okoronkwo is the chief creator for Nigeria (W) in league play with 6 assists this season. Rasheedat Ajibade and Omorinsola Babajide have also been key playmakers with 2 and 1 assists respectively.

Nigeria (W) have been in excellent form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches (80% win rate). They have scored 11 goals and conceded 3 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.6 goals per game. In the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, their recent results include a 1-0 win against Botswana, a 0-0 draw with Algeria, a 5-0 win against Zambia, a 2-1 win against South Africa, and a 3-2 win against Morocco.

Recent results for Nigeria (W):

Upcoming fixtures for Nigeria (W):

  • July 28, 2026: Women's Africa Cup of Nations - vs Malawi
  • August 1, 2026: Women's Africa Cup of Nations - vs Zambia
  • August 5, 2026: Women's Africa Cup of Nations - at Egypt

Looking ahead, Nigeria (W) have 2 home games and 1 away fixture in their next 3 matches. Upcoming opponents: Malawi (home), Zambia (home), and Egypt (away).

Nigeria (W)'s squad consists of 24 players. Goalkeepers: Tochukwu Oluehi (Nigeria), Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton), Rachael Unachukwu (Nigeria). Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca), Shukurat Oladipo (Roma), Ashleigh Plumptre (Al Ittihad), Christy Ucheibe (Benfica), Sikiratu Isah (Nigeria), Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit), Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray), Miracle Usani (Edo Queens FC), Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars). Midfielders: Joe Echegini (Paris Saint Germain), Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint Germain), Halimatu Ayinde (BK Häcken). Forwards: Omorinsola Babajide (Roma), Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto), Toni Payne (Everton), Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal), Ifeoma Onumonu (Nigeria), Francisca Ordega (Al Ittihad), Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca), Folashade Ijamilusi (Edo Queens FC), Chioma Okafor (North Carolina Courage).

Justine Madugu is the current head coach of Nigeria (W). Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 83% win rate across 6 matches, averaging 2.67 points per game.

Previous managers include Randy Waldrum managed the club for 6 seasons, recording 5 wins from 21 matches (24% win rate). Thomas Dennerby managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 2 wins from 7 matches (29% win rate).

Nigeria (W) plays their home matches at Abuja National Stadium in Abuja, which has a capacity of 60,491.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nigeria (W), including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nigeria (W) to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.


Fixtures
Tue, Jul 28
Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria
8:00PM
Malawi
Sat, Aug 1
Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria
8:00PM
Zambia
Wed, Aug 5
Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt
8:00PM
Nigeria

Stadium

Abuja National StadiumAbuja
60,491Capacity
2003Opened
GrassSurface