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Nigeria vs Sierra Leone: head to head

24 matches · 1949–2023

16Nigeria wins
6Draws
2Sierra Leone wins
48–18Goals

Rivalry summary

Nigeria 16Draws 6Sierra Leone 2

Nigeria and Sierra Leone have met 24 times since 1949. Nigeria lead the head-to-head with 16 wins to Sierra Leone's 2, and 6 matches ended level.

Goals: Nigeria 48, Sierra Leone 18 (2.75 per match).

The most recent meeting was on 18 June 2023: Sierra Leone 2–3 Nigeria (AFCON Qualification).

The biggest margin in this fixture was Nigeria 6–2 Sierra Leone on 30 October 1976.

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

Rivalry facts

Most common result
Nigeria 1–0 Sierra Leone (4 times)
Nigeria at home
10W 1D 0L in 11 games
Sierra Leone at home
2W 5D 5L in 12 games
Longest Nigeria unbeaten run
14 matches
Longest Sierra Leone unbeaten run
2 matches
Competitive matches only
Nigeria 8, Sierra Leone 2, draws 4
Goals per game
2.75

All 24 results

DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionCity
18 Jun 2023Sierra Leone2–3NigeriaAFCON QualificationMonrovia
9 Jun 2022Nigeria2–1Sierra LeoneAFCON QualificationAbuja
17 Nov 2020Sierra Leone0–0NigeriaAFCON QualificationFreetown
13 Nov 2020Nigeria4–4Sierra LeoneAFCON QualificationBenin City
9 Feb 2011Nigeria2–1Sierra LeoneInternational FriendlyLagos
11 Oct 2008Nigeria4–1Sierra LeoneWorld Cup QualificationAbuja
7 Jun 2008Sierra Leone0–1NigeriaWorld Cup QualificationFreetown
21 Apr 2001Sierra Leone1–0NigeriaWorld Cup QualificationFreetown
17 Jun 2000Nigeria2–0Sierra LeoneWorld Cup QualificationLagos
18 Jul 1987Sierra Leone2–0NigeriaAFCON QualificationFreetown
4 Jul 1987Nigeria3–0Sierra LeoneAFCON QualificationLagos
27 Oct 1979Sierra Leone0–0NigeriaInternational FriendlyFreetown
13 Mar 1977Nigeria2–0Sierra LeoneAFCON QualificationLagos
17 Feb 1977Sierra Leone1–1NigeriaAFCON QualificationFreetown
30 Oct 1976Nigeria6–2Sierra LeoneWorld Cup QualificationLagos
16 Oct 1976Sierra Leone0–0NigeriaWorld Cup QualificationFreetown
12 Dec 1972Nigeria4–0Sierra LeoneInternational FriendlyLagos
26 Nov 1972Sierra Leone0–1NigeriaInternational FriendlyFreetown
4 Dec 1971Sierra Leone0–1NigeriaInternational FriendlyFreetown
13 Feb 1971Nigeria1–0Sierra LeoneInternational FriendlyLagos
27 Jan 1968Nigeria4–1Sierra LeoneInternational FriendlyLagos
14 Oct 1967Sierra Leone1–1NigeriaInternational FriendlyFreetown
22 Apr 1961Sierra Leone1–4NigeriaInternational FriendlyFreetown
8 Oct 1949Sierra Leone0–2NigeriaInternational FriendlyFreetown

By competition

CompetitionPNigeriaDrawSierra Leone
International Friendly10820
AFCON Qualification8431
World Cup Qualification6411

Columns: Nigeria wins, draws, Sierra Leone wins.

By decade

DecadeNigeriaDrawSierra Leone
1940s100
1960s210
1970s630
1980s101
2000s301
2010s100
2020s220

Frequently asked questions

Who has won more matches between Nigeria and Sierra Leone?

Nigeria have won more meetings: 16 wins to Sierra Leone's 2, with 6 draws.

How many times have Nigeria and Sierra Leone played each other?

They have played 24 times between 1949 and 2023.

When did Nigeria last play Sierra Leone?

On 18 June 2023: Sierra Leone 2–3 Nigeria (AFCON Qualification).