All-African Games · Wednesday 10 January 1973 · Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria
AlgeriaNigeria 2–2 Algeria (10 Jan 1973): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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Nigeria winDrawAlgeria win
Based on Elo ratings (Nigeria 1676, Algeria 1575) and the outcomes of 7,184 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Nigeria and Algeria.
- Nigeria won 5 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 15 goals.
- Algeria won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 9 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Nigeria 1676, Algeria 1575 — Nigeria were favourites.
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 4–2 vs Ghana8 Jan 1973 · All-African Games
- 3–0 vs Benin20 Dec 1972 · International Friendly
- 4–0 vs Sierra Leone12 Dec 1972 · International Friendly
- 3–0 vs Mali4 Dec 1972 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Sierra Leone26 Nov 1972 · International Friendly
Algeria: last 5 matches
- 4–2 vs Tanzania8 Jan 1973 · All-African Games
- 2–1 vs Tunisia16 Nov 1972 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Turkey4 Oct 1972 · International Friendly
- 1–3 vs Tunisia5 Jun 1972 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Malta15 Mar 1972 · International Friendly