Mozambique vs Nigeria: head to head
6 matches · 1999–2026
0Mozambique wins
1Draws
5Nigeria wins
2–12Goals
Rivalry summary
15
Mozambique 0Draws 1Nigeria 5
Mozambique and Nigeria have met 6 times since 1999. Nigeria lead the head-to-head with 5 wins to Mozambique's 0, and 1 match ended level.
Goals: Mozambique 2, Nigeria 12 (2.33 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 5 January 2026: Nigeria 4–0 Mozambique (Africa Cup of Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Nigeria 4–0 Mozambique on 5 January 2026.
4 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Mozambique 0–1 Nigeria (2 times)
- Mozambique at home
- 0W 1D 1L in 2 games
- Nigeria at home
- 1W 0D 0L in 1 games
- Longest Mozambique unbeaten run
- 1 match
- Longest Nigeria unbeaten run
- 6 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Mozambique 0, Nigeria 3, draws 1
- Goals per game
- 2.33
All 6 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2026 | Nigeria | 4–0 | Mozambique | Africa Cup of Nations | Fez |
| 16 Oct 2023 | Mozambique | 2–3 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Albufeira |
| 20 Jan 2010 | Nigeria | 3–0 | Mozambique | Africa Cup of Nations | Lubango |
| 11 Oct 2009 | Nigeria | 1–0 | Mozambique | World Cup Qualification | Abuja |
| 29 Mar 2009 | Mozambique | 0–0 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Maputo |
| 17 Aug 1999 | Mozambique | 0–1 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Maputo |
By competition
| Competition | P | Mozambique | Draw | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| International Friendly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| World Cup Qualification | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Columns: Mozambique wins, draws, Nigeria wins.
By decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Draw | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Mozambique and Nigeria?
Nigeria have won more meetings: 5 wins to Mozambique's 0, with 1 draws.
How many times have Mozambique and Nigeria played each other?
They have played 6 times between 1999 and 2026.
When did Mozambique last play Nigeria?
On 5 January 2026: Nigeria 4–0 Mozambique (Africa Cup of Nations).