Nigeria vs Tanzania: head to head
11 matches · 1972–2025
Rivalry summary
Nigeria and Tanzania have met 11 times since 1972. Nigeria lead the head-to-head with 7 wins to Tanzania's 0, and 4 matches ended level.
Goals: Nigeria 16, Tanzania 7 (2.09 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 23 December 2025: Nigeria 2–1 Tanzania (Africa Cup of Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Nigeria 3–1 Tanzania on 8 March 1980.
7 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Next meeting
Nigeria vs Tanzania on Wednesday 11 November 2026 (2027 AFCON qualification). Preview & prediction →
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Nigeria 0–0 Tanzania (3 times)
- Nigeria at home
- 5W 2D 0L in 7 games
- Tanzania at home
- 0W 2D 1L in 3 games
- Longest Nigeria unbeaten run
- 11 matches
- Longest Tanzania unbeaten run
- 1 match
- Competitive matches only
- Nigeria 5, Tanzania 0, draws 2
- Goals per game
- 2.09
All 11 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2025 | Nigeria | 2–1 | Tanzania | Africa Cup of Nations | Fez |
| 3 Sep 2016 | Nigeria | 1–0 | Tanzania | AFCON Qualification | Uyo |
| 5 Sep 2015 | Tanzania | 0–0 | Nigeria | AFCON Qualification | Dar es Salaam |
| 20 Dec 1980 | Tanzania | 0–2 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Dar es Salaam |
| 6 Dec 1980 | Nigeria | 1–1 | Tanzania | World Cup Qualification | Lagos |
| 8 Mar 1980 | Nigeria | 3–1 | Tanzania | Africa Cup of Nations | Lagos |
| 20 Feb 1976 | Nigeria | 0–0 | Tanzania | International Friendly | Lagos |
| 12 Jan 1973 | Nigeria | 2–1 | Tanzania | All-African Games | Lagos |
| 11 Nov 1972 | Nigeria | 3–2 | Tanzania | International Friendly | Lagos |
| 6 Nov 1972 | Nigeria | 2–1 | Tanzania | International Friendly | Benin City |
| 6 Jul 1972 | Tanzania | 0–0 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Dar es Salaam |
By competition
| Competition | P | Nigeria | Draw | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| World Cup Qualification | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| All-African Games | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Columns: Nigeria wins, draws, Tanzania wins.
By decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Draw | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980s | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Nigeria and Tanzania?
Nigeria have won more meetings: 7 wins to Tanzania's 0, with 4 draws.
How many times have Nigeria and Tanzania played each other?
They have played 11 times between 1972 and 2025.
When did Nigeria last play Tanzania?
On 23 December 2025: Nigeria 2–1 Tanzania (Africa Cup of Nations).