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Live NFL Scores, American Football Results and Betting | ScoresLive 2026
ScoresLive brings Nigerian fans live NFL scores, quarter-by-quarter results and standings from every week of the American football season. From the opening kickoff in September through to the Super Bowl, every game is here with the score broken down by quarter and into overtime, the touchdowns and field goals behind it, the drives and the team stats. The NFL has a fast-growing fan base in Nigeria, helped by stars of Nigerian heritage who have starred in the league.
NFL - The World's Premier American Football League
Selected NFL franchises and Super Bowl titles
Franchise
Conference
Super Bowls
Last title
New England Patriots
AFC
6
2018
Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC
6
2008
Kansas City Chiefs
AFC
4
2024
San Francisco 49ers
NFC
5
1994
Dallas Cowboys
NFC
5
1995
Green Bay Packers
NFC
4
2010
Nigerian Heritage in the NFL
Few countries are as well represented in the NFL relative to its profile as Nigeria. A wave of players of Nigerian descent has reached the league and the Pro Bowl, and several have lifted the Super Bowl, with stars who proudly point to their Nigerian roots. The league has actively scouted athletic talent across Africa, and Nigeria's strong basketball and athletics culture has translated well to football positions that prize size, speed and explosiveness. That heritage, combined with growing online coverage, has made the NFL one of the fastest-rising American sports among Nigerian fans. ScoresLive shows every game in local time through to the Super Bowl.
NFL Betting Guide for Nigerian Punters
Points Spread Betting
The points spread is the dominant NFL market. The favourite gives points to the underdog, so a spread of -6.5 means the favourite must win by 7 or more to cover, while the underdog at +6.5 can lose by 6 and still win the bet. Licensed operators in Nigeria such as Bet9ja, SportyBet and BetKing price spreads in naira.
Total Points Over/Under
Total points betting asks whether the combined score finishes above or below a set line, often in the 40s. Offensive strength, weather, defensive matchups and pace all move this number, making it one of the most studied NFL markets.
Player Props and Super Bowl Outright
Player props cover output such as passing yards, rushing yards, receptions and anytime touchdown scorer. Super Bowl outright betting lets you back a team to win the title before and during the season, with prices shortening as the playoffs approach.
Frequently Asked Questions: NFL Scores and Betting in Nigeria
ScoresLive offers live NFL scores for every regular season and playoff game through to the Super Bowl. The score is shown for each quarter and any overtime, with the scoring plays, the drives and the team stats, and kickoff times in local time for fans in Nigeria.
A touchdown is worth 6 points and is usually followed by an extra point kick worth 1, or a two-point conversion. A field goal is worth 3 points, and a safety is worth 2. Games are played over four 15-minute quarters, and the side with the most points wins, with overtime if the score is tied.
The Super Bowl is the NFL championship game, played each February between the champions of the AFC and the NFC. It is the most-watched sporting event in the United States and one of the biggest single-day events in world sport, drawing huge global audiences and the widest range of betting markets of any NFL game.
The NFL has a fast-growing following in Nigeria, helped by a wave of players of Nigerian heritage who have starred in the league and lifted the Super Bowl. The league has scouted athletic talent across Africa, and growing online coverage has made it one of the fastest-rising American sports among Nigerian fans. ScoresLive shows every game in local time.
NFL betting in Nigeria is available at licensed operators such as Bet9ja, SportyBet, BetKing, Betano and Betway, with stakes in naira and a minimum age of 18. The main markets are points spread, total points over or under, the moneyline, player props and Super Bowl outright. The playoffs and the Super Bowl draw the most interest each year.
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