Football in Nigeria | |
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Country | Nigeria |
Governing body | Nigeria Football Federation |
National team(s) | national football team |
First played | 1904 |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
Football is the most popular sport in Nigeria.[1][2][3][4] The Nigeria national football team competes regularly for international titles and many Nigerian footballers compete in Europe, particularly in England.[5] Nigeria has one of the finest national teams in Africa and has produced many notable footballers including Mudashiru Lawal, Rashidi Yekini, Jay Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Vincent Enyeama, Joseph Yobo, Mikel John Obi and Victor Osimhen.[6][7]
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