Top Sports Influencers on Instagram in Nigeria (2026)

Discover the top Sports influencers on Instagram in Nigeria for 2026 and meet the Nigerian athletic Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Who Are the Top Sports Influencers on Instagram in Nigeria?

Explore the top Sports influencers on Instagram in Nigeria for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Nigerian Instagrammers in the Sports niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Mc Lively

    @mc_livelyInstagramNigeria, Lagos, Kosofe

    ● Actor ● Host “The Liveliest Man Alive” Bookings: 08095410564 📩 Kindly Subscribe to my YouTube channel ⬇️⤵️🎬

    Hashtags#viral#reels#lively#funny
    Mentions
    @dwinthestoic@dwinthestoic@iamlizzyjay@iamlizzyjay@ojukwublaq_@ojukwublaq_
    Followers2.8M
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes4.5K
    Audience quality score61/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.7%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria75.6%
    Ghana6.7%
    Yemen2.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music20.4%
    Entrepreneur13.8%
    Fashion11.7%
  2. 2. O, FAYOMI KAYODE

    @larry_kayode_8_InstagramNigeria

    Agent @obialorokoro

    Hashtags#10#lk
    Mentions
    @instablog9ja@instablog9ja@vanguardngrnews@vanguardngrnews@punchnewspapers@punchnewspapers+1@cutie_jullss
    Followers2.3M
    Engagement rate0.02%
    Average likes17.4K
    Audience quality score18/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Turkey37.1%
    Nigeria19.4%
    Austria3.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music12.7%
    Fashion11.9%
    Entrepreneur11.0%
  3. 3. 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱𝘂 𝗜𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘇𝗲, 𝗠𝗙𝗥

    @chineduikediezeInstagramNigeria, Lagos, Ikeja

    ■ Actor ■ Comedian ■ Influencer ■ Dad/Someone's hubby ■Management~ +234(0)8023424770 WhatsApp

    Hashtags#netflix#amaa2024
    Mentions
    @officialsamsoft@officialsamsoft@yuledochie@yuledochie
    Followers2.2M
    Engagement rate1.1%
    Average likes14.3K
    Audience quality score65/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.8%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria40.6%
    Tanzania12.5%
    United Kingdom9.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music18.3%
    Acting16.8%
    Entrepreneur14.6%
  4. 4. Momee Gombe

    @momee_gombeInstagramNigeria

    An African Actress 🇳🇬 Proudly Muslim Model 💯 Booking: @real_mramson business only.

    Hashtags#hajj2926
    Mentions
    @teema_yola@teema_yola
    Followers1.8M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes4.4K
    Audience quality score58/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria60.0%
    United Kingdom20.0%
    Jordan20.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Acting29.2%
    Cinema20.8%
    Music20.8%
  5. 5. Ahmed Musa MON OON 🎖️🎖️

    @ahmedmusa718InstagramNigeria

    👤Professional Football Player⁣⁣ @ng_supereagles 🇳🇬 🌟CEO MYCA-7 💈Kano State Sports Ambassador

    Hashtags#soarsupereagles#letsdoitagain#afcon2025#charitymatch
    Followers1.6M
    Engagement rate0.6%
    Average likes38.1K
    Audience quality score35/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria51.1%
    United Kingdom11.1%
    United States4.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music21.4%
    Entrepreneur12.6%
    Fashion11.7%
  6. 6. SADIQ MEGA👑 🐆

    @sadiq.umar19InstagramNigeria

    @valenciacf Allah is the greatest 👆🏾

    Hashtags#laligaeasports#abouttheweekend#allahakbar#alhudulillah
    Mentions
    @javi10guerra@javi10guerra
    Followers1.6M
    Engagement rate3.5%
    Average likes70.9K
    Audience quality score64/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+11.0%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Italy31.2%
    United Kingdom22.1%
    Nigeria15.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Sports16.1%
    Soccer13.6%
    Music11.1%
  7. 7. Waje Iruobe

    @officialwajeInstagramNigeria

    The VOICE of AFRICA

    Hashtags#gateawaygames24
    Mentions
    @ladipoe@ladipoe@official_stylplus@official_stylplus
    Followers1.5M
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes507
    Audience quality score74/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria55.7%
    United States7.1%
    United Kingdom5.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music20.1%
    Fashion17.3%
    Entrepreneur14.2%
  8. 8. May 29🎂

    @gen_tuuInstagramNigeria, Edo, Egor

    @notgentuu

    Hashtags#may29
    Mentions
    @saghana_@saghana_@kaptainjeff_@kaptainjeff_@telipsy@telipsy+5@dianee_eee, @sirbalocomedy_, @agkaay, @kumbafidelis, @jojooflele
    Followers1.3M
    Engagement rate6.9%
    Average likes70.5K
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria57.5%
    Ghana15.0%
    United Kingdom10.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music26.5%
    Acting21.2%
    Dancer16.7%
  9. 9. Sani Musa Danja

    @realsanidanjaInstagramNigeria

    Special Adviser To The Executive Governor of Kano State on Youth And Sports Development African Actor Performing Artist Influencer Brand Ambassador

    Hashtags#abba#kano#akythegamechanger#kanostate
    Followers1.1M
    Engagement rate0.02%
    Average likes132
    Audience quality score41/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria77.8%
    United Kingdom11.1%
    Spain11.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy23.1%
    Music18.0%
    Acting12.8%
  10. 10. Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim

    @ziterpublicInstagramNigeria, Federal Capital Territory, AbujaMun

    YouTube: Ziter Tv Twitter @ziter001 Married Golfer🏌️‍♂️ Unapologetic Realist

    Hashtags#bekind#behumble#beyourself
    Followers945K
    Engagement rate<0.01%
    Average likes16
    Audience quality score45/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria50.0%
    Spain25.0%
    Thailand25.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy31.0%
    Entrepreneur17.2%
    Music13.8%

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How We Rank the Top Sports Influencers on Instagram in Nigeria

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top sports influencers on Instagram in Nigeria in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top sports influencers on Instagram in Nigeria is Mc Lively with 2.8M followers, followed by O, FAYOMI KAYODE and Chinedu Ikedieze, MFR. This ranking lists 621 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find sports influencers on Instagram in Nigeria for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 621 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top sports influencers on Instagram in Nigeria ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for sports influencers on Instagram in Nigeria?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 1.3%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do sports influencers on Instagram in Nigeria charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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