Super Eagles players receive jersey numbers for each competition. Consequently, the same player may wear one number in FIFA World Cup qualifiers, another at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and a different number in international friendly matches. In addition, coaches assign shirt numbers after confirming the final squad for each competition.
Complete List of Super Eagles Players and Their Jersey Numbers
Goalkeepers
| Jersey Number | Player | Position | Current Club |
| 1 | Francis Uzoho | Goalkeeper | Omonia |
| 16 | Stanley Nwabali | Goalkeeper | Chippa United |
| 23 | Maduka Okoye | Goalkeeper | Udinese |
Defenders
| Jersey Number | Player | Position | Current Club |
| 2 | Bruno Onyemaechi | Left-back | Olympiacos |
| 3 | Zaidu Sanusi | Left-back | FC Porto |
| 4 | William Troost-Ekong | Centre-back | Al-Kholood |
| 5 | Igoh Ogbu | Centre-back | Slavia Prague |
| 6 | Calvin Bassey | Centre-back | Fulham |
| 12 | Bright Osayi-Samuel | Right-back | Birmingham City |
| 20 | Chidozie Awaziem | Centre-back | Nantes |
| 21 | Ola Aina | Full-back | Nottingham Forest |
Midfielders
| Jersey Number | Player | Position | Current Club |
| 8 | Wilfred Ndidi | Defensive Midfielder | Leicester City |
| 10 | Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | Central Midfielder | Lazio |
| 14 | Raphael Onyedika | Defensive Midfielder | Club Brugge |
| 15 | Alex Iwobi | Central Midfielder | Fulham |
| 17 | Frank Onyeka | Defensive Midfielder | FC Augsburg |
| 18 | Alhassan Yusuf | Central Midfielder | New England Revolution |
Forwards
| Jersey Number | Player | Position | Current Club |
| 7 | Ademola Lookman | Winger | Atalanta |
| 9 | Victor Osimhen | Striker | Galatasaray |
| 11 | Samuel Chukwueze | Winger | AC Milan |
| 13 | Moses Simon | Winger | Paris FC |
| 19 | Paul Onuachu | Striker | Trabzonspor |
| 22 | Tolu Arokodare | Striker | Genk |
| 24 | Nathan Tella | Winger | Bayer Leverkusen |
Most Famous Super Eagles Jersey Numbers in History
No. 10
Austin Okocha wore the No. 10 shirt at the 1994, 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups. Later, John Mikel Obi also wore the number during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
No. 9
Rashidi Yekini wore the No. 9 shirt when he scored Nigeria’s first FIFA World Cup goal against Bulgaria in 1994. Since then, Odion Ighalo and Victor Osimhen have also worn the number in major competitions.
No. 7
Segun Odegbami wore the No. 7 shirt during his international career in the late 1970s and early 1980s. More recently, Ahmed Musa wore the number at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
No. 1
Peter Rufai wore the No. 1 shirt at the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups. Afterwards, Vincent Enyeama became Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper and wore the same number at three FIFA World Cups.
No. 5
Uche Okechukwu wore the No. 5 shirt at the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups. Meanwhile, William Troost-Ekong has worn the number in recent FIFA World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations campaigns.
How Super Eagles Jersey Numbers Are Assigned
The coaching staff assign jersey numbers after naming the squad for each competition. FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) register those numbers before the tournament or qualifying campaign begins.
As a result, players can wear different numbers across competitions. A player may wear one number in FIFA World Cup qualifiers, another at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and a different number in an international friendly.
Meanwhile, injuries, withdrawals and changes to the squad can affect jersey numbers. Late call-ups and replacement players may also receive different numbers for the same competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wears the number 10 shirt for the Super Eagles?
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru wore the No. 10 shirt in Nigeria’s latest competitive match.
What jersey number does Victor Osimhen wear for Nigeria?
Victor Osimhen wore the No. 9 shirt in Nigeria’s latest competitive match.
Who is the Super Eagles captain?
William Troost-Ekong captained Nigeria in the team’s latest competitive match.
Do Super Eagles players keep the same jersey numbers in every competition?
No. The coaching staff assign jersey numbers for each competition. As a result, players can wear different numbers in FIFA competitions, CAF tournaments and international friendlies.
Where can you find the latest Super Eagles jersey numbers?
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), FIFA and CAF publish official squad lists before each competition. Match line-ups also confirm the jersey numbers for each fixture.
