Nigeria vs Rwanda: head to head
8 matches · 2004–2025
4Nigeria wins
3Draws
1Rwanda wins
9–3Goals
Rivalry summary
431
Nigeria 4Draws 3Rwanda 1
Nigeria and Rwanda have met 8 times since 2004. Nigeria lead the head-to-head with 4 wins to Rwanda's 1, and 3 matches ended level.
Goals: Nigeria 9, Rwanda 3 (1.50 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 6 September 2025: Nigeria 1–0 Rwanda (World Cup Qualification).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Rwanda 0–2 Nigeria on 21 March 2025.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Nigeria 2–0 Rwanda (3 times)
- Nigeria at home
- 3W 0D 1L in 4 games
- Rwanda at home
- 0W 3D 1L in 4 games
- Longest Nigeria unbeaten run
- 5 matches
- Longest Rwanda unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Goals per game
- 1.50
All 8 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 2025 | Nigeria | 1–0 | Rwanda | World Cup Qualification | Uyo |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Rwanda | 0–2 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Kigali |
| 18 Nov 2024 | Nigeria | 1–2 | Rwanda | AFCON Qualification | Uyo |
| 10 Sep 2024 | Rwanda | 0–0 | Nigeria | AFCON Qualification | Kigali |
| 16 Jun 2012 | Nigeria | 2–0 | Rwanda | AFCON Qualification | Calabar |
| 29 Feb 2012 | Rwanda | 0–0 | Nigeria | AFCON Qualification | Kigali |
| 5 Jun 2005 | Rwanda | 1–1 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Kigali |
| 5 Jun 2004 | Nigeria | 2–0 | Rwanda | World Cup Qualification | Abuja |
By competition
| Competition | P | Nigeria | Draw | Rwanda |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| AFCON Qualification | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Columns: Nigeria wins, draws, Rwanda wins.
By decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Draw | Rwanda |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020s | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Nigeria and Rwanda?
Nigeria have won more meetings: 4 wins to Rwanda's 1, with 3 draws.
How many times have Nigeria and Rwanda played each other?
They have played 8 times between 2004 and 2025.
When did Nigeria last play Rwanda?
On 6 September 2025: Nigeria 1–0 Rwanda (World Cup Qualification).