International Friendly · Sunday 18 December 1983 · Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Mali
0–0
Mali won on penalties
Nigeria

Mali 0–0 Nigeria (18 Dec 1983): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Match facts

  • This is meeting number 7 between Mali and Nigeria.
  • Head-to-head before this game: Mali 4 wins, Nigeria 2, 0 draws.
  • Previous meeting: Nigeria 3–1 Mali on 14 July 1978 (All-African Games).
  • Mali won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
  • Nigeria won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: Mali 1536, Nigeria 1578 — Nigeria were favourites.

Mali: last 5 matches

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Nigeria: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • Nigeria3–1Mali14 Jul 1978 · All-African Games
  • Mali4–1Nigeria5 Sep 1975 · International Friendly
  • Nigeria3–0Mali4 Dec 1972 · International Friendly
  • Mali2–1Nigeria22 Nov 1972 · International Friendly
  • Nigeria2–3Mali5 Oct 1960 · International Friendly
  • Mali3–2Nigeria1 Jun 1960 · International Friendly