Nigeria vs South Africa: head to head
17 matches · 1992–2025
7Nigeria wins
8Draws
2South Africa wins
25–12Goals
Rivalry summary
782
Nigeria 7Draws 8South Africa 2
Nigeria and South Africa have met 17 times since 1992. Nigeria lead the head-to-head with 7 wins to South Africa's 2, and 8 matches ended level.
Goals: Nigeria 25, South Africa 12 (2.18 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 9 September 2025: South Africa 1–1 Nigeria (World Cup Qualification).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Nigeria 4–0 South Africa on 31 January 2004.
14 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Nigeria 1–1 South Africa (5 times)
- Nigeria at home
- 3W 2D 1L in 6 games
- South Africa at home
- 1W 5D 2L in 8 games
- Longest Nigeria unbeaten run
- 6 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 5 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Nigeria 6, South Africa 1, draws 7
- Goals per game
- 2.18
All 17 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2025 | South Africa | 1–1 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Bloemfontein |
| 7 Jun 2024 | Nigeria | 1–1 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Uyo |
| 7 Feb 2024 | Nigeria | 1–1p | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Bouaké |
| 10 Jul 2019 | Nigeria | 2–1 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Cairo |
| 17 Nov 2018 | South Africa | 1–1 | Nigeria | AFCON Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 10 Jun 2017 | Nigeria | 0–2 | South Africa | AFCON Qualification | Uyo |
| 29 Mar 2015 | South Africa | 1–1 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Nelspruit |
| 19 Nov 2014 | Nigeria | 2–2 | South Africa | AFCON Qualification | Uyo |
| 10 Sep 2014 | South Africa | 0–0 | Nigeria | AFCON Qualification | Cape Town |
| 14 Aug 2013 | South Africa | 0–2 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Durban |
| 6 Sep 2008 | South Africa | 0–1 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Port Elizabeth |
| 1 Jun 2008 | Nigeria | 2–0 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Abuja |
| 17 Nov 2004 | South Africa | 2–1 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 31 Jan 2004 | Nigeria | 4–0 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Monastir |
| 10 Feb 2000 | Nigeria | 2–0 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Lagos |
| 16 Jan 1993 | South Africa | 0–0 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Johannesburg |
| 10 Oct 1992 | Nigeria | 4–0 | South Africa | World Cup Qualification | Lagos |
By competition
| Competition | P | Nigeria | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| AFCON Qualification | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| International Friendly | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Columns: Nigeria wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000s | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020s | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Nigeria and South Africa?
Nigeria have won more meetings: 7 wins to South Africa's 2, with 8 draws.
How many times have Nigeria and South Africa played each other?
They have played 17 times between 1992 and 2025.
When did Nigeria last play South Africa?
On 9 September 2025: South Africa 1–1 Nigeria (World Cup Qualification).