AFCON Qualification · Sunday 15 July 1973 · Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria
ZambiaNigeria 3–2 Zambia (15 Jul 1973): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
56%26%18%
Nigeria winDrawZambia win
Based on Elo ratings (Nigeria 1650, Zambia 1609) and the outcomes of 7,917 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 Zambia.
- Nigeria won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
- Zambia won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 9 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Nigeria 1650, Zambia 1609 — Nigeria were favourites.
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs Sudan21 Apr 1973 · AFCON Qualification
- 1–1 vs Sudan13 Apr 1973 · AFCON Qualification
- 0–0 vs Ghana25 Feb 1973 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–3 vs Ghana10 Feb 1973 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–0 vs Guinea16 Jan 1973 · All-African Games
Zambia: last 5 matches
- 1–2 vs Madagascar5 Jun 1973 · AFCON Qualification
- 3–1 vs Madagascar5 Jun 1973 · AFCON Qualification
- 4–2 vs Ethiopia15 Apr 1973 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–0 vs Ethiopia1 Apr 1973 · World Cup Qualification
- 1–1 vs Lesotho8 Oct 1972 · International Friendly