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Ghana vs Nigeria: head to head

61 matches · 1950–2025

24Ghana wins
21Draws
16Nigeria wins
90–66Goals

Rivalry summary

Ghana 24Draws 21Nigeria 16

Ghana and Nigeria have met 61 times since 1950. Ghana lead the head-to-head with 24 wins to Nigeria's 16, and 21 matches ended level.

Goals: Ghana 90, Nigeria 66 (2.56 per match).

The most recent meeting was on 28 May 2025: Nigeria 2–1 Ghana (Unity Cup).

The biggest margin in this fixture was Ghana 7–0 Nigeria on 30 October 1955.

25 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.

Rivalry facts

Most common result
Ghana 0–0 Nigeria (10 times)
Ghana at home
14W 8D 2L in 24 games
Nigeria at home
9W 11D 4L in 24 games
Longest Ghana unbeaten run
17 matches
Longest Nigeria unbeaten run
8 matches
Competitive matches only
Ghana 6, Nigeria 8, draws 11
Goals per game
2.56

All 61 results

DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionCity
28 May 2025Nigeria2–1GhanaUnity CupLondon
22 Mar 2024Nigeria2–1GhanaInternational FriendlyMarrakesh
29 Mar 2022Nigeria1–1GhanaWorld Cup QualificationAbuja
25 Mar 2022Ghana0–0NigeriaWorld Cup QualificationKumasi
11 Oct 2011Ghana0–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyWatford
28 Jan 2010Ghana1–0NigeriaAfrica Cup of NationsLuanda
3 Feb 2008Ghana2–1NigeriaAfrica Cup of NationsAccra
6 Feb 2007Nigeria1–4GhanaInternational FriendlyBrentford
23 Jan 2006Nigeria1–0GhanaAfrica Cup of NationsPort Said
30 May 2003Nigeria3–1GhanaLG CupAbuja
15 Dec 2002Ghana0–1NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
3 Feb 2002Nigeria1–0GhanaAfrica Cup of NationsBamako
29 Jul 2001Nigeria3–0GhanaWorld Cup QualificationPort Harcourt
11 Mar 2001Ghana0–0NigeriaWorld Cup QualificationAccra
28 Aug 1999Nigeria0–0GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
9 Mar 1994Nigeria0–0GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
23 Jan 1992Nigeria1–2GhanaAfrica Cup of NationsDakar
2 Nov 1991Ghana1–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyAbidjan
13 Apr 1991Nigeria0–0GhanaAFCON QualificationLagos
1 Sep 1990Ghana1–0NigeriaAFCON QualificationKumasi
29 Jul 1986Ghana2–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyPaynesville
5 Mar 1984Ghana1–2NigeriaAfrica Cup of NationsBouaké
1 May 1983Ghana1–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
21 Jul 1978Nigeria0–0GhanaAll-African GamesAlgiers
8 Mar 1978Ghana1–1NigeriaAfrica Cup of NationsAccra
4 Sep 1977Nigeria2–1GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
31 Aug 1975Ghana3–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
24 Aug 1975Ghana1–2NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
17 Aug 1974Nigeria0–1GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
11 Aug 1974Nigeria1–1GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
25 Feb 1973Ghana0–0NigeriaWorld Cup QualificationAccra
10 Feb 1973Nigeria2–3GhanaWorld Cup QualificationLagos
8 Jan 1973Nigeria4–2GhanaAll-African GamesLagos
18 May 1969Ghana1–1NigeriaWorld Cup QualificationAccra
10 May 1969Nigeria2–1GhanaWorld Cup QualificationIbadan
23 Dec 1967Nigeria2–2GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
21 Oct 1967Ghana2–1NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
28 Sep 1967Ghana1–1NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
12 Feb 1967Ghana2–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
28 Jan 1967Nigeria2–2GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
7 Nov 1965Ghana3–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
30 Oct 1965Nigeria0–4GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
10 Nov 1962Nigeria0–0GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
17 Dec 1961Ghana5–1NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
1 Jun 1961Ghana3–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
30 Apr 1961Ghana2–2NigeriaAFCON QualificationAccra
8 Apr 1961Nigeria0–0GhanaAFCON QualificationLagos
29 Oct 1960Nigeria1–1GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
9 Oct 1960Nigeria0–3GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
10 Sep 1960Nigeria2–2GhanaWorld Cup QualificationLagos
28 Aug 1960Ghana4–1NigeriaWorld Cup QualificationAccra
21 Nov 1959Ghana5–2NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
25 Oct 1958Nigeria3–2GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
27 Oct 1957Ghana3–3NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
27 Oct 1956Nigeria3–0GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
30 Oct 1955Ghana7–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
28 May 1955Ghana1–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
30 Oct 1954Nigeria3–0GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
11 Oct 1953Ghana1–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra
20 Oct 1951Nigeria5–0GhanaInternational FriendlyLagos
28 May 1950Ghana1–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyAccra

By competition

CompetitionPGhanaDrawNigeria
International Friendly3618108
World Cup Qualification10262
Africa Cup of Nations7313
AFCON Qualification4130
All-African Games2011
Unity Cup1001
LG Cup1001

Columns: Ghana wins, draws, Nigeria wins.

By decade

DecadeGhanaDrawNigeria
1950s514
1960s891
1970s343
1980s201
1990s330
2000s215
2010s110
2020s022

Frequently asked questions

Who has won more matches between Ghana and Nigeria?

Ghana have won more meetings: 24 wins to Nigeria's 16, with 21 draws.

How many times have Ghana and Nigeria played each other?

They have played 61 times between 1950 and 2025.

When did Ghana last play Nigeria?

On 28 May 2025: Nigeria 2–1 Ghana (Unity Cup).