Nigeria men's national field hockey team

Nigeria
Nigeria
AssociationNigeria Hockey Federation
ConfederationAfHF (Africa)
FIH ranking
Current 37 Steady (12 March 2024)[1]
Highest37 (2009–2010)
Lowest76 (September 2019–present)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances7 (first in 1974)
Best result3rd (2022)
African Games
Appearances4 (first in 1987)
Best result3rd (1987)
Medal record

The Nigeria men's national field hockey team represents Nigeria in international men's field hockey competitions. The team were awarded bronze at the 1987 All-Africa Games.[2]

Tournament history

Africa Cup of Nations

  • 1974 – 4th place
  • 1983 – 4th place
  • 2000 – 5th place
  • 2005 – 4th place
  • 2009 – 4th place
  • 2017 – 5th place
  • 20223rd place, bronze medalist(s)

African Games

  • 1987 – 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
  • 1991 – 5th place
  • 1995 – 6th place
  • 2003 – 4th place

African Olympic Qualifier

  • 2007 – 5th place
  • 2015 – 5th place
  • 2019Withdrew
  • 2023 – 5th place

Hockey World League

See also

References

  1. ^ "FIH Outdoor World Hockey Rankings". FIH. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  2. ^ Krastev, Todor (2017). "Men Field Hockey Africa Games 1987 Nairobi (KEN) 02-11.08 - Winner Kenya". Todor66. Retrieved 12 June 2019.

External links

  • FIH profile
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Men's national field hockey teams of Africa (AfHF)