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World Cup Qualification · Sunday 27 August 1989 · Yaoundé, Cameroon

Cameroon
1–0
Nigeria

Cameroon 1–0 Nigeria (27 Aug 1989): Result & Goals

Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Based on Elo ratings (Cameroon 1712, Nigeria 1672) and the outcomes of 7,917 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →

Match facts

  • This is meeting number 14 between Cameroon and Nigeria.
  • Head-to-head before this game: Cameroon 2 wins, Nigeria 6, 5 draws.
  • Previous meeting: Nigeria 2–0 Cameroon on 10 June 1989 (World Cup Qualification).
  • Cameroon won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
  • Nigeria won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: Cameroon 1712, Nigeria 1672 — Cameroon were favourites.

Cameroon: last 5 matches

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Nigeria: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • Nigeria2–0Cameroon10 Jun 1989 · World Cup Qualification
  • Cameroon1–0Nigeria27 Mar 1988 · Africa Cup of Nations
  • Cameroon1–1Nigeria17 Mar 1988 · Africa Cup of Nations
  • Cameroon3–1Nigeria18 Mar 1984 · Africa Cup of Nations
  • Nigeria0–0Cameroon2 Feb 1980 · International Friendly
  • Nigeria0–0Cameroon17 Jul 1978 · All-African Games