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.

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

2 - 0
Inter Nusantara FC v Naija United Football Club
Garuda Stadium Jakarta, Indonesia

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Round 12

0 - 1
Bondi Football Club v Naija United Football Club
Bondi Beach Bowl Sydney, Australia

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Round 13

2 - 0
Naija United Football Club v Tokyo Youth Club 東京青年部
Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Round 14

2 - 0
Naija United Football Club v Bengaluru Phoenix FC
Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Round 15

0 - 1
Club Sportivo Palermo v Naija United Football Club
Parque Olimpico Stadium Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Round 16

2 - 3
Naija United Football Club v Clube de Futebol Brasil Amazônia
Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Round 17

3 - 1
South London United v Naija United Football Club
Hilly Fields Stadium London, England

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Round 18

0 - 1
Naija United Football Club v Riyadh Stars FC
Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Round 19

0 - 1
Paris St-Denis v Naija United Football Club
Stade De Le Seine Paris, France

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Round 20

3 - 1
Naija United Football Club v Futbol Club Angelenos
Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Round 21

3 - 0
Manhattan FC v Naija United Football Club
Central Park Stadium New York City, USA

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Round 22

1 - 1
Naija United Football Club v Inter Nusantara FC
Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Qualifying Final

0 - 1
Naija United Football Club v South London United
Elegushi Beach Stadium Lagos, Nigeria

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Qualifying Final

2 - 1
South London United v Naija United Football Club
Hilly Fields Stadium London, England

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Matches Played
27

Shooting

Goals
30
(8th)

Shots
284
(7th)

Shots On Target
102
(8th)

Shot Accuracy %
36%
(8th)

Expected Goals
30.9
(7th)

Expected Goal Difference
-0.9
(10th)

Penalties Attempted
2
(7th)

Penalties Scored
1
(10th)

Possession

Possession %
51%
(4th)

Final Third Entries
838
(6th)

Key Passes
431
(6th)

Passes into Penalty Area
315
(5th)

Corners
85
(7th)

Throw Ins
415
(5th)

Dribbles Attempted
477
(6th)

Dribble Completion %
47%
(10th)

Miscontrols
400
(6th)

Passing

Passes
12700
(6th)

Pass Completion %
78%
(7th)

Short Passes
6502
(8th)

Short Pass Completion %
84%
(9th)

Medium Passes
3498
(2nd)

Medium Pass Completion %
86%
(2nd)

Long Passes
2136
(2nd)

Long Pass Completion %
57%
(2nd)

Through Balls
113
(6th)

Through Ball Completion %
40%
(4th)

Crosses
451
(5th)

Cross Completion %
28%
(8th)

Defence

Clearances
437
(4th)

Effective Clearance %
66%
(7th)

Interceptions
222
(6th)

Pressures
4377
(4th)

Tackles Attempted
517
(6th)

Tackle Completion %
56%
(5th)

Goalkeeping

Shots Faced
306
(10th)

Shots On Target Faced
121
(10th)

Goals Conceded
31
(3rd)

Saves
90
(1st)

Save %
74%
(2nd)

Expected Goals Faced
34.5
(10th)

Expected Goals Faced Difference
+3.5
(1st)

Penalties Faced
7
(12th)

Penalty Goals Conceded
6
(12th)

Discipline

Fouls Committed
341
(11th)

Penalties Conceded
7
(12th)

Offsides
29
(9th)

Yellow Cards
58
(12th)

Second Yellows
2
(12th)

Red Cards
2
(12th)

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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