Nigeria v South Africa Head-to-Head: Level 1–1 (4 Draws)
Nigeria v South Africa, last six meetings: one Nigeria win, four draws, one South Africa win, averaging 2.17 goals a game — head-to-head data published openly by TACTIX (as of 6 October 2026).
Both teams scored in 83% of those meetings. W. Troost-Ekong has scored the most in the fixture: 3 goals in the 4 meetings with goal events recorded.
The record
Nigeria are unbeaten in the last five meetings with South Africa. The most recent meeting, on 9 September 2025, finished South Africa 1–1 Nigeria.
Form going in
Nigeria’s last 5 results in all competitions read two wins, two draws and one defeat, scoring 2.20 and conceding 1.40 per game.
South Africa’s last 5 results in all competitions read two wins, one draw and two defeats, scoring 0.60 and conceding 0.80 per game.
Nigeria are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Nigeria have scored in at least five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Nigeria v South Africa in Detail
- When Nigeria hostNigeria 1 · 2 drawn · South Africa 14 meetings
- When South Africa hostNigeria 0 · 2 drawn · South Africa 02 meetings
- Cards per meeting4.3 Nigeria 1.5 · South Africa 2.8 · 4 meetings with cards recorded
- Corners per meeting6.8 Nigeria 4.3 · South Africa 2.5 · 4 meetings with corners recorded
Top Scorers in This Fixture
- 3W. Troost-Ekong Nigeria
- 1B. Zungu South Africa
- 1C. Bassey Nigeria
- 1F. Dele-Bashiru Nigeria
- 1K. Ịheanachọ Nigeria
- 1Kenneth Omeruo Nigeria
Compare the Two Sides This Season
| Nigeria 2025/26 | Season 17 | Home 7 | Away 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1.5 / 0.8 | 2.0 / 0.7 | 1.2 / 0.8 |
| Corners | 3.9 / 3.3 | 4.0 / 4.3 | 3.8 / 2.3 |
| Shots | 11.3 / 6.8 | 15.0 / 9.3 | 7.5 / 4.3 |
| Shots on target | 5.3 / 1.9 | 6.5 / 2.5 | 4.0 / 1.3 |
| Fouls | 19.1 / 14.4 | 23.0 / 14.3 | 15.3 / 14.5 |
| Cards | 2.4 / 1.0 | 2.3 / 0.3 | 2.5 / 1.8 |
| South Africa 2026/27 | Season 9 | Home 5 | Away 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0.7 / 0.9 | 0.6 / 0.8 | 0.8 / 1.0 |
| Corners | 3.0 / 3.6 | 3.4 / 2.6 | 2.3 / 5.3 |
| Shots | 10.6 / 10.4 | 11.6 / 6.8 | 9.0 / 16.3 |
| Shots on target | 3.3 / 3.6 | 3.4 / 3.2 | 3.0 / 4.3 |
| Fouls | 9.9 / 10.4 | 9.6 / 10.2 | 10.3 / 10.7 |
| Cards | 1.9 / 2.0 | 1.0 / 2.2 | 3.3 / 1.7 |
Next Meeting & Prediction
Recent Form
Recent Meetings
- 9 September 2025South Africa 1–1 Nigeria
- 7 June 2024Nigeria 1–1 South Africa
- 7 February 2024Nigeria 1–1 South Africa
- 10 July 2019Nigeria 2–1 South Africa
- 17 November 2018South Africa 1–1 Nigeria
- 10 June 2017Nigeria 0–2 South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has won more, Nigeria or South Africa?
- It is level — Nigeria and South Africa have 1 wins each in their last 6 meetings.
- Who has scored the most goals in Nigeria v South Africa?
- W. Troost-Ekong (Nigeria) has scored 3 goals in the 4 meetings with goal events recorded (own goals excluded).
- When do Nigeria and South Africa play next?
- No upcoming Nigeria v South Africa fixture is scheduled right now — check back closer to the season.
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