Nigeria vs Zambia: head to head
17 matches · 1973–2017
8Nigeria wins
6Draws
3Zambia wins
19–16Goals
Rivalry summary
863
Nigeria 8Draws 6Zambia 3
Nigeria and Zambia have met 17 times since 1973. Nigeria lead the head-to-head with 8 wins to Zambia's 3, and 6 matches ended level.
Goals: Nigeria 19, Zambia 16 (2.06 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 7 October 2017: Nigeria 1–0 Zambia (World Cup Qualification).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Zambia 5–1 Nigeria on 15 July 1973.
14 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Nigeria 0–0 Zambia (4 times)
- Nigeria at home
- 4W 1D 0L in 5 games
- Zambia at home
- 2W 2D 2L in 6 games
- Longest Nigeria unbeaten run
- 10 matches
- Longest Zambia unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Nigeria 6, Zambia 3, draws 5
- Goals per game
- 2.06
All 17 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2017 | Nigeria | 1–0 | Zambia | World Cup Qualification | Uyo |
| 9 Oct 2016 | Zambia | 1–2 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Ndola |
| 25 Jan 2013 | Zambia | 1–1 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Nelspruit |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Nigeria | 2–0 | Zambia | International Friendly | Kaduna |
| 25 Jan 2010 | Zambia | 0–0p | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Lubango |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Zambia | 1–1 | Nigeria | AFCON Qualification | Chingola |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Nigeria | 1–0 | Zambia | AFCON Qualification | Lagos |
| 17 Dec 1997 | Zambia | 0–0 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Lusaka |
| 10 Apr 1994 | Nigeria | 2–1 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Tunis |
| 12 Mar 1990 | Nigeria | 2–0 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Annaba |
| 18 Aug 1985 | Zambia | 1–0 | Nigeria | AFCON Qualification | Lusaka |
| 10 Aug 1985 | Nigeria | 0–0 | Zambia | AFCON Qualification | Lagos |
| 13 Mar 1982 | Nigeria | 0–3 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Benghazi |
| 10 Mar 1978 | Nigeria | 0–0 | Zambia | Africa Cup of Nations | Accra |
| 14 Feb 1976 | Zambia | 1–3 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Chingola |
| 15 Jul 1973 | Nigeria | 3–2 | Zambia | AFCON Qualification | Lagos |
| 15 Jul 1973 | Zambia | 5–1 | Nigeria | AFCON Qualification | Lusaka |
By competition
| Competition | P | Nigeria | Draw | Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| AFCON Qualification | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| International Friendly | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| World Cup Qualification | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Columns: Nigeria wins, draws, Zambia wins.
By decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Draw | Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980s | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010s | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Nigeria and Zambia?
Nigeria have won more meetings: 8 wins to Zambia's 3, with 6 draws.
How many times have Nigeria and Zambia played each other?
They have played 17 times between 1973 and 2017.
When did Nigeria last play Zambia?
On 7 October 2017: Nigeria 1–0 Zambia (World Cup Qualification).