International Friendly · Saturday 28 May 1955 · Accra, Gold Coast

Ghana
1–0
Nigeria

Ghana 1–0 Nigeria (28 May 1955): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

44%31%25%
Ghana winDrawNigeria win

Based on Elo ratings (Ghana 1499, Nigeria 1557) and the outcomes of 8,191 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →

Match facts

  • This is meeting number 5 between Ghana and Nigeria.
  • Head-to-head before this game: Ghana 2 wins, Nigeria 2, 0 draws.
  • Previous meeting: Nigeria 3–0 Ghana on 30 October 1954 (International Friendly).
  • Ghana won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
  • Nigeria won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: Ghana 1499, Nigeria 1557 — Ghana were favourites.

Ghana: last 5 matches

LWWLW

Nigeria: last 5 matches

WLWLW

Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • Nigeria3–0Ghana30 Oct 1954 · International Friendly
  • Ghana1–0Nigeria11 Oct 1953 · International Friendly
  • Nigeria5–0Ghana20 Oct 1951 · International Friendly
  • Ghana1–0Nigeria28 May 1950 · International Friendly