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 2025 Summary StatisticsAFCON 2025 HighlightsNigeria 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 DisappointmentDespite 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.