Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: head to head
12 matches · 1981–2026
7Nigeria wins
4Draws
1Zimbabwe wins
22–6Goals
Rivalry summary
741
Nigeria 7Draws 4Zimbabwe 1
Nigeria and Zimbabwe have met 12 times since 1981. Nigeria lead the head-to-head with 7 wins to Zimbabwe's 1, and 4 matches ended level.
Goals: Nigeria 22, Zimbabwe 6 (2.33 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 26 May 2026: Nigeria 2–0 Zimbabwe (Unity Cup).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Nigeria 5–1 Zimbabwe on 8 October 2005.
8 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Nigeria 3–0 Zimbabwe (3 times)
- Nigeria at home
- 2W 2D 0L in 4 games
- Zimbabwe at home
- 1W 1D 1L in 3 games
- Longest Nigeria unbeaten run
- 11 matches
- Longest Zimbabwe unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Nigeria 5, Zimbabwe 0, draws 3
- Goals per game
- 2.33
All 12 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | Nigeria | 2–0 | Zimbabwe | Unity Cup | London |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Nigeria | 1–1 | Zimbabwe | World Cup Qualification | Uyo |
| 19 Nov 2023 | Zimbabwe | 1–1 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Butare |
| 8 Jun 2019 | Nigeria | 0–0 | Zimbabwe | International Friendly | Asaba |
| 27 Jan 2006 | Nigeria | 2–0 | Zimbabwe | Africa Cup of Nations | Port Said |
| 8 Oct 2005 | Nigeria | 5–1 | Zimbabwe | World Cup Qualification | Abuja |
| 5 Sep 2004 | Zimbabwe | 0–3 | Nigeria | World Cup Qualification | Harare |
| 30 Sep 1991 | Nigeria | 3–0 | Zimbabwe | International Friendly | Cairo |
| 25 Sep 1991 | Nigeria | 1–0 | Zimbabwe | International Friendly | Ismailia |
| 30 Jul 1989 | Zimbabwe | 1–1 | Nigeria | AFCON Qualification | Harare |
| 16 Jul 1989 | Nigeria | 3–0 | Zimbabwe | AFCON Qualification | Ibadan |
| 1 Aug 1981 | Zimbabwe | 2–0 | Nigeria | International Friendly | Salisbury |
By competition
| Competition | P | Nigeria | Draw | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| International Friendly | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Unity Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Columns: Nigeria wins, draws, Zimbabwe wins.
By decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Draw | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020s | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Nigeria and Zimbabwe?
Nigeria have won more meetings: 7 wins to Zimbabwe's 1, with 4 draws.
How many times have Nigeria and Zimbabwe played each other?
They have played 12 times between 1981 and 2026.
When did Nigeria last play Zimbabwe?
On 26 May 2026: Nigeria 2–0 Zimbabwe (Unity Cup).