International Friendly · Thursday 16 May 2002 · Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
NigeriaRepublic of Ireland 1–2 Nigeria (16 May 2002): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
56%26%18%
Republic of Ireland winDrawNigeria win
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Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Republic of Ireland and Nigeria.
- Republic of Ireland won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 9 goals.
- Nigeria won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Republic of Ireland 1840, Nigeria 1775 — Republic of Ireland were favourites.
Republic of Ireland: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs United States17 Apr 2002 · International Friendly
- 3–0 vs Denmark27 Mar 2002 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs Russia13 Feb 2002 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Iran15 Nov 2001 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–0 vs Iran10 Nov 2001 · World Cup Qualification
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 3–0 vs Kenya4 May 2002 · International Friendly
- 2–1 vs Scotland17 Apr 2002 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Paraguay26 Mar 2002 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Mali9 Feb 2002 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 1–2 vs Senegal7 Feb 2002 · Africa Cup of Nations