Naija United Football Club

"Naija"

Code

NJA

Nickname

Naija

Founded

2023

Home Ground

Elegushi Beach Stadium

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.

Season

Round 1

0 - 1

Naija United Football Club v Bondi Football Club

Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Round 2

3 - 1

Tokyo Youth Club 東京青年部 v Naija United Football Club

Shibuya Central Stadium Tokyo, Japan

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Round 3

0 - 0

Bengaluru Phoenix FC v Naija United Football Club

Koramangala Stadium Bengaluru, India

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Round 4

5 - 0

Naija United Football Club v Club Sportivo Palermo

Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Round 5

3 - 0

Clube de Futebol Brasil Amazônia v Naija United Football Club

Estádio do Rio Amazonas Manaus, Brasil

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Round 6

2 - 1

Naija United Football Club v South London United

Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Round 7

4 - 2

Riyadh Stars FC v Naija United Football Club

Oasis Stadium Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Round 8

2 - 0

Naija United Football Club v Paris St-Denis

Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Round 9

1 - 1

Futbol Club Angelenos v Naija United Football Club

Boyle Heights Stadium Los Angeles, USA

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Round 10

2 - 1

Naija United Football Club v Manhattan FC

Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Round 11

Manhattan FC v Naija United Football Club

Central Park Stadium New York City, USA

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Round 22

Naija United Football Club v Inter Nusantara FC

Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Season

Matches Played

Shooting

Goals

(7th)

Shots

239

(8th)

Shots On Target

(7th)

Shot Accuracy %

36%

(8th)

Expected Goals

25.9

(6th)

Expected Goal Difference

+2.1

(7th)

Penalties Attempted

(4th)

Penalties Scored

(8th)

Possession

Possession %

51%

(5th)

Final Third Entries

686

(8th)

Key Passes

369

(4th)

Passes into Penalty Area

273

(4th)

Corners

(8th)

Throw Ins

348

(8th)

Dribbles Attempted

392

(5th)

Dribble Completion %

46%

(10th)

Miscontrols

339

(6th)

Passing

Passes

10550

(6th)

Pass Completion %

78%

(8th)

Short Passes

5403

(9th)

Short Pass Completion %

85%

(8th)

Medium Passes

2915

(2nd)

Medium Pass Completion %

86%

(4th)

Long Passes

1762

(3rd)

Long Pass Completion %

56%

(2nd)

Through Balls

(5th)

Through Ball Completion %

41%

(3rd)

Crosses

373

(4th)

Cross Completion %

29%

(7th)

Defence

Clearances

365

(5th)

Effective Clearance %

64%

(10th)

Interceptions

185

(8th)

Pressures

3660

(7th)

Tackles Attempted

424

(8th)

Tackle Completion %

57%

(4th)

Goalkeeping

Shots Faced

258

(9th)

Shots On Target Faced

102

(9th)

Goals Conceded

(3rd)

Saves

(1st)

Save %

76%

(2nd)

Expected Goals Faced

28.1

(10th)

Expected Goals Faced Difference

+4.1

(1st)

Penalties Faced

(12th)

Penalty Goals Conceded

(12th)

Discipline

Fouls Committed

282

(9th)

Penalties Conceded

(12th)

Offsides

(9th)

Yellow Cards

(12th)

Second Yellows

(10th)

Red Cards

(9th)

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.

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