Naija United Football Club
"Naija"
Naija United is all about unleashing the potential of football in West Africa.
Nigerian football fans are proud and passionate and they deserve an opportunity to have a seat at the top table of global football.
They want to be giants once again and through Naija United, greatness is now within reach. It’s Nigeria versus the whole world and by getting behind this team, the young people of this country can shift the balance of power in our favour.
The club is built on its four main values of Loyalty, Endurance, Joy and Prosperity. Those values are reflected in their players, staff, and supporters.
The club's co-owners are Kamaru Usman, Rotimi, Williams Uchemba and Tobe Nwigwe. The club's charity partner is Grassroots Soccer.
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Round 4
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Round 5
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Round 6
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Round 7
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Round 8
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Round 9
Round 10
Round 11
Round 12
Round 13
Round 14
Round 15
Round 16
Round 17
Round 18
Round 19
Round 20
Round 21
Round 22
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Defence
Goalkeeping
Discipline
Olakunle Rufai
Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Olakunle Rufai wears many hats as a media personality, broadcaster, and podcaster and now he is the manager of Naija United.
His deep-rooted passion for football stems from his earlier years as a professional player during his teenage days, infusing his broadcasting career with rich insights and perspectives.
With a keen eye for detail, Olakunle delves into the technical intricacies that bring the beautiful game to life, showcasing his profound understanding and love for football.
With some help from his friends on The Hindsight Podcast, he is eager to make Naija United reach their potential this season.
3
Menzi Mkhize
LB
32
Billy Rose
RB
23
Árni Björgvinsson
CM
12
Abdoulaye Boli
CB
10
Sohail Siddiqui
CAM
21
Tobias Jung
RB
17
Ojo Oladipupo
LW
4
Murilo Wellington
CB
14
Steve Kone
RM
11
Anthony Chidi
ST
8
Cristian Venditto
CM
5
Amadou Sanchez
CB
16
Jeffrey Addo
CM
26
Jean-Paul Bong
GK
44
Atif Alzahrani
LM
9
Charles Ogude (c)
CAM
7
Deji Akande
RW
15
Maximiliano Benedetti
CM
1
Baba Fall
GK
20
Nick Amos
CM