Kenya vs Nigeria: head to head
16 matches · 1968–2013
0Kenya wins
3Draws
13Nigeria wins
9–36Goals
Rivalry summary
313
Kenya 0Draws 3Nigeria 13
Kenya and Nigeria have met 16 times since 1968. Nigeria lead the head-to-head with 13 wins to Kenya's 0, and 3 matches ended level.
Goals: Kenya 9, Nigeria 36 (2.81 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 5 June 2013: Kenya 0–1 Nigeria (World Cup Qualification).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Nigeria 3–0 Kenya on 29 March 2011.
10 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Kenya 0–3 Nigeria (6 times)
- Kenya at home
- 0W 2D 6L in 8 games
- Nigeria at home
- 5W 1D 0L in 6 games
- Longest Kenya unbeaten run
- 1 match
- Longest Nigeria unbeaten run
- 16 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Kenya 0, Nigeria 8, draws 2
- Goals per game
- 2.81
All 16 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2013 | Kenya | 0–1 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Nairobi |
| 23 Mar 2013 | Nigeria | 1–1 | Kenya | World Cup Qualification | Calabar |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Nigeria | 3–0 | Kenya | International Friendly | Abuja |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Kenya | 2–3 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Nairobi |
| 7 Jun 2009 | Nigeria | 3–0 | Kenya | World Cup Qualification | Abuja |
| 27 May 2007 | Kenya | 0–1 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Nairobi |
| 4 May 2002 | Nigeria | 3–0 | Kenya | International Friendly | Lagos |
| 7 Jun 1997 | Nigeria | 3–0 | Kenya | World Cup Qualification | Lagos |
| 12 Jan 1997 | Kenya | 1–1 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Nairobi |
| 14 Jan 1992 | Nigeria | 2–1 | Kenya | Africa Cup of Nations | Dakar |
| 14 Mar 1988 | Kenya | 0–3 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Rabat |
| 20 Apr 1985 | Nigeria | 3–1 | Kenya | World Cup Qualification | Lagos |
| 6 Apr 1985 | Kenya | 0–3 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Nairobi |
| 3 Aug 1981 | Kenya | 1–3 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Nairobi |
| 8 Feb 1976 | Kenya | 1–1 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Nairobi |
| 8 May 1968 | Kenya | 1–2 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Nairobi |
By competition
| Competition | P | Kenya | Draw | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| International Friendly | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Columns: Kenya wins, draws, Nigeria wins.
By decade
| Decade | Kenya | Draw | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1990s | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Kenya and Nigeria?
Nigeria have won more meetings: 13 wins to Kenya's 0, with 3 draws.
How many times have Kenya and Nigeria played each other?
They have played 16 times between 1968 and 2013.
When did Kenya last play Nigeria?
On 5 June 2013: Kenya 0–1 Nigeria (World Cup Qualification).