All-African Games · Tuesday 25 July 1978 · Algiers, Algeria
Nigeria
MalawiNigeria 3–2 Malawi (25 Jul 1978): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
62%24%14%
Nigeria winDrawMalawi win
Based on Elo ratings (Nigeria 1679, Malawi 1460) 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 Malawi.
- Nigeria won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
- Malawi won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 11 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Nigeria 1678, Malawi 1460 — Nigeria were favourites.
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 0–0 vs Ghana21 Jul 1978 · All-African Games
- 0–0 vs Cameroon17 Jul 1978 · All-African Games
- 3–1 vs Mali14 Jul 1978 · All-African Games
- 1–2 vs Uganda14 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 0–0 vs Zambia10 Mar 1978 · Africa Cup of Nations
Malawi: last 5 matches
- 0–3 vs Algeria22 Jul 1978 · All-African Games
- 1–4 vs Egypt18 Jul 1978 · All-African Games
- 1–2 vs Libya14 Jul 1978 · All-African Games
- 4–2 vs Sierra Leone9 Jul 1978 · International Friendly
- 5–0 vs Sierra Leone6 Jul 1978 · International Friendly