Nigeria vs South Korea: head to head
5 matches · 1983–2010
0Nigeria wins
2Draws
3South Korea wins
6–9Goals
Rivalry summary
23
Nigeria 0Draws 2South Korea 3
Nigeria and South Korea have met 5 times since 1983. South Korea lead the head-to-head with 3 wins to Nigeria's 0, and 2 matches ended level.
Goals: Nigeria 6, South Korea 9 (3.00 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 11 August 2010: South Korea 2–1 Nigeria (International Friendly).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Korea 2–1 Nigeria on 11 August 2010.
2 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Nigeria 2–2 South Korea (2 times)
- South Korea at home
- 3W 1D 0L in 4 games
- Longest Nigeria unbeaten run
- 1 match
- Longest South Korea unbeaten run
- 5 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Nigeria 0, South Korea 1, draws 1
- Goals per game
- 3.00
All 5 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2010 | South Korea | 2–1 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Suwon |
| 22 Jun 2010 | Nigeria | 2–2 | South Korea | FIFA World Cup | Durban |
| 16 Sep 2001 | South Korea | 2–1 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Busan |
| 13 Sep 2001 | South Korea | 2–2 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Daejeon |
| 8 Jun 1983 | South Korea | 1–0 | Nigeria | Korea Cup | Seoul |
By competition
| Competition | P | Nigeria | Draw | South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| FIFA World Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Korea Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: Nigeria wins, draws, South Korea wins.
By decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Draw | South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Nigeria and South Korea?
South Korea have won more meetings: 3 wins to Nigeria's 0, with 2 draws.
How many times have Nigeria and South Korea played each other?
They have played 5 times between 1983 and 2010.
When did Nigeria last play South Korea?
On 11 August 2010: South Korea 2–1 Nigeria (International Friendly).