Head-to-head since 2015
40%
2 win
60%
3 draws
0%
No win
Last matches
09/09/25
South Africa
1
Nigeria
1
07/06/24
Nigeria
1
South Africa
1
07/02/24
Nigeria
1
South Africa
1
10/07/19
Nigeria
2
South Africa
1
29/03/15
South Africa
1
Nigeria
1
Goals over/under (11 goals) for 5 matches
55%
(6)
Goal distribution (11 total)
(5)
45%
1.2
Goals per match
1
0%
(0)
No goal scored
(0)
0%
100%
(5)
At least 1 goal scored
(5)
100%
Table WC Qualification Africa 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA Group Stage
Detailed table
| # | Team | Pts | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gabon
|
25 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| 2 |
Congo DR
|
22 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| 3 |
Sudan
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 |
Cameroon
|
19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 |
Mozambique
|
15 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3 |
| 6 |
Uganda
|
18 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| 7 |
Nigeria
|
17 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| 8 |
South Africa
|
15 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| 9 |
Rwanda
|
8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Global stats in WC Qualification Africa
10
Matches
10
4
Wins
6
5
Draws
3
1
Losses
1
9
Goals
17
52%
Possession Percentage
62%
82%
Passing Accuracy
86%
16%
Crossing Accuracy
24%
Current form Nigeria
Results Nigeria
Current form South Africa
Results South Africa
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FAQ
Who has the edge within the head-to-head between Nigeria and South Africa?
In the 5 face-to-face since 2015, Nigeria has a 2w 3d 0l record against South Africa. Nigeria scored 6 goal(s) while South Africa put 5 ball(s) in the back of the net.
When did Nigeria beat South Africa?
The last time Nigeria has disposed of South Africa goes back to the Wednesday 07 February 2024. Nigeria clinched the victory home with a 1-1 score in Africa Cup of Nations 2023 Côte d'Ivoire during the Semi-finals. Relive the match Nigeria vs South Africa on Football Today by clicking here
When did South Africa beat Nigeria?
Over the last 5 matches since 2015, South Africa has yet to make a difference for them to be victorious over Nigeria.
When is the next match between Nigeria and South Africa?
We currently have no knowledge of when the next match between South Africa and Nigeria would happen...
Who is the top scorer of the Nigeria vs South Africa confrontations?
Taking into account the matches since 2015, the top scorers are William Troost-Ekong, Bongani Zungu tied with 2 goals.
2025
2019
2015
Tables
Global stats
Detailed stats
10
Matches
10
4
Wins
6
5
Draws
3
1
Losses
1
9
Goals
17
13
Shots On Target ( inc goals )
44
7
Successful Dribbles
67
52%
Possession Percentage
62%
82%
Passing Accuracy
86%
16%
Crossing Accuracy
24%
64
Duels won
408
7
Tackles Won
94
12
Yellow Cards
13
7
Goals Conceded
6
Current form Nigeria
Results Nigeria
Current form South Africa
Results South Africa
Stats exact scores
Nigeria
Scored goal types
Nigeria
100%
56%
33%
11%
0%
0%
0%
0%
South Africa
94%
65%
18%
12%
6%
6%
0%
0%
Goals scored and conceded per time segments
Nigeria
0-15 min.
2
0
16-30 min.
1
3
31-45+ min.
3
2
46-60 min.
4
1
61-75 min.
3
0
76-90+ min.
2
2
0-45+ min.
6
5
46-90+ min.
9
3
- Number of matches (Goals scored)
- Number of matches (Goals conceded)
- First goal scored on average 45'
- Last goal scored on average 59'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal scored 10
- First goal conceded on average 49'
- Last goal conceded on average 51'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal conceded 7
0-15 min.
1
0
16-30 min.
0
1
31-45+ min.
1
0
46-60 min.
3
1
61-75 min.
2
0
76-90+ min.
1
1
0-45+ min.
2
1
46-90+ min.
6
2
- Number of matches (Goals scored)
- Number of matches (Goals conceded)
- First goal scored on average 48'
- Last goal scored on average 66'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal scored 5
- First goal conceded on average 58'
- Last goal conceded on average 58'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal conceded 3
0-15 min.
1
0
16-30 min.
1
2
31-45+ min.
2
2
46-60 min.
1
0
61-75 min.
1
0
76-90+ min.
1
1
0-45+ min.
4
4
46-90+ min.
3
1
- Number of matches (Goals scored)
- Number of matches (Goals conceded)
- First goal scored on average 41'
- Last goal scored on average 53'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal scored 5
- First goal conceded on average 43'
- Last goal conceded on average 45'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal conceded 4
South Africa
0-15 min.
4
2
16-30 min.
3
1
31-45+ min.
1
1
46-60 min.
3
1
61-75 min.
4
1
76-90+ min.
2
0
0-45+ min.
8
4
46-90+ min.
9
2
- Number of matches (Goals scored)
- Number of matches (Goals conceded)
- First goal scored on average 24'
- Last goal scored on average 58'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal scored 8
- First goal conceded on average 35'
- Last goal conceded on average 38'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal conceded 5
0-15 min.
3
1
16-30 min.
2
0
31-45+ min.
1
1
46-60 min.
2
0
61-75 min.
2
1
76-90+ min.
1
0
0-45+ min.
6
2
46-90+ min.
5
1
- Number of matches (Goals scored)
- Number of matches (Goals conceded)
- First goal scored on average 19'
- Last goal scored on average 56'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal scored 5
- First goal conceded on average 39'
- Last goal conceded on average 39'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal conceded 3
0-15 min.
1
1
16-30 min.
1
1
31-45+ min.
0
0
46-60 min.
1
1
61-75 min.
2
0
76-90+ min.
1
0
0-45+ min.
2
2
46-90+ min.
4
1
- Number of matches (Goals scored)
- Number of matches (Goals conceded)
- First goal scored on average 32'
- Last goal scored on average 60'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal scored 3
- First goal conceded on average 29'
- Last goal conceded on average 37'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal conceded 2
Goals over/under (11 goals) for 5 matches
55%
(6)
Goal distribution (11 total)
(5)
45%
1.2
Goals per match
1
0%
(0)
No goal scored
(0)
0%
100%
(5)
At least 1 goal scored
(5)
100%
20%
(1)
More than 1.5 goals scored
(0)
0%
0%
(0)
More than 2.5 goals scored
(0)
0%
0%
(0)
More than 3.5 goals scored
(0)
0%
0%
(0)
More than 4.5 goals scored
(0)
0%
Goals per time segment in 5 matches
0-15 min.
0
0
16-30 min.
1
2
31-45+ min.
1
0
46-60 min.
1
0
61-75 min.
1
1
76-90+ min.
2
2
- Nigeria
- South Africa
Top scorers since 2015
| William Troost-Ekong | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bongani Zungu | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Chukwueze | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Themba Zwane | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teboho Mokoena | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ahmed Musa | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronwen Hayden Williams | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alexander Iwobi | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Top assists players since 2015
| Alexander Iwobi | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moses Simon | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Bassey | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sphephelo S'Miso Sithole | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ogenyi Eddy Onazi | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Thuso Phala | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronwen Hayden Williams | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Chukwueze | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wilfred Ndidi | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stanley Bobo Nwabali | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most capped players since 2015
| Ronwen Hayden Williams | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alexander Iwobi | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Moses Simon | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Chukwueze | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Bassey | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wilfred Ndidi | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stanley Bobo Nwabali | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Josiah Omeruo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ademola Lookman | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
