Ambassade de France au Nigéria

⭐🇫🇷 2018: the second star.

On 15 July 2018, France won its second World Cup after a spectacular 4-2 final against Croatia.

A talented generation, a strong collective, iconic image and one more star on the shirt of Les Bleus. ✨

Football na passion, Les Bleus na history!

🇫🇷🛡️ Meet Les Bleus: Dayot Upamecano
Great teams are also built from the back. During the victorious campaigns of 1998 and 2018, Les Bleus showed that strength, discipline and collective spirit are essential to go far.

Today, the Embassy highlights Dayot Upamecano , a symbol of calm, power and defensive commitment. ⚽🤝

One team, one dream, ensemble we dey!

🌱 Meet Asabe from Tudun Biri, Kaduna State.

After an accidental drone strike destroyed her farmland — her family’s only source of income — she faced an uncertain future.

Through the Seeds of Hope project by , Asabe received training in climate-smart agriculture and access to quality seedlings. Today, she is back on her feet, cultivating more crops and harvesting more than before.

Beyond rebuilding her livelihood, she is sharing her knowledge with other women in her community, helping them grow stronger and more resilient futures.

🌍⚽ 2026: a bigger World Cup.

The next World Cup enters a new era, with 48 teams and 104 matches. More countries, more games, more stories to follow, and even more opportunities to celebrate football as a universal language. ✨

At the Embassy, we will follow this journey with a special campaign around Les Bleus, culture, and friendship.

Allez les Bleus, we dey together!

🇫🇷🧤 Meet Les Bleus: Mike Maignan

Goalkeepers have often played a decisive role in the history of the French national team. From Fabien Barthez in 1998 to Hugo Lloris in 2018, the position represents confidence, focus and leadership.

Today, we focus on Mike Maignan , a modern goalkeeper and an essential part of the French collective. ⚽✨

Allez les Bleus, we dey together!

French sport continues to shine on the European stage 🇫🇷✨

For the second consecutive year, two French clubs have claimed Europe’s biggest titles:
🏆PSG - Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Champions League
🏆 Union Bordeaux Bègles lifted the European Rugby Champions Cup

A powerful reflection of the talent, ambition, and success driving French sport today. ⚽🏉

⚽🎨 The Embassy invites you to discover its special exhibition “The Blue We Share” dedicated to the history of the French national football team, taking place from 11 June at the Institut français du Nigéria.

From the early matches of Les Bleus to the great generations that left their mark, this exhibition retraces the key moments, iconic figures and shared emotions that shaped the legacy of the French team. 🇫🇷✨

Through images, archives and stories, come and rediscover a history built on passion, legacy and shared pride.

Allez les Bleus, we dey together!

🎬🇳🇬 Today is Day 3 of Nollywood Week in Paris, celebrating the creativity, talent, and storytelling power of Nigerian cinema.

And in just 3 days, the Africa Forward Summit begins—bringing new opportunities to strengthen cultural and creative partnerships between France and African countries.

France remains proud to support Nigeria’s creative industries through training, collaboration, and stronger connections between Nigerian creatives and the French cultural sector.

You can follow the Nollywood Week here: https://nollywoodweek.com/

“Language is no longer just a cultural asset; it is a professional necessity in today’s interconnected world. Students who invest in additional languages, particularly French, are better positioned to compete globally.”

This was one of the key messages highlighted during the career-focused language programme hosted by the Ambassade de France au Nigéria at the University of Abuja, which aimed to show students how language skills can open doors to education, mobility, and international career opportunities.

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French embassy hosts career-focused language programme at University of Abuja By Nnasom David Students and education stakeholders gathered at the University of Abuja on May 2, 2026, for the fourth edition of “French Up Your Career,” an initiative organised by the French Embassy in Nigeria to promote the role of the French language in academic and professional development....