Africa Cup of Nations · Tuesday 14 March 1978 · Kumasi, Ghana
Nigeria 1–2 Uganda (14 Mar 1978): Result & Goals
Goals
- 11'
Abdulla NasurUganda - 54'
Martins EyoNigeria - 58'Phillip OmondiUganda
Pre-match prediction
44%31%25%
Nigeria winDrawUganda win
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Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Nigeria and Uganda.
- Nigeria won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
- Uganda won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Nigeria 1691, Uganda 1657 — an evenly matched game.
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 0–0 vs Zambia10 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 1–1 vs Ghana8 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 4–2 vs Burkina Faso5 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 1–0 vs Gabon5 Feb 1978 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Tunisia12 Nov 1977 · World Cup Qualification
Uganda: last 5 matches
- 3–0 vs Morocco11 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 1–3 vs Tunisia9 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 3–1 vs Congo6 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 0–0 vs Zambia9 Dec 1977 · CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup
- 1–0 vs Malawi6 Dec 1977 · CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup