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%
Tables
Tournament stats comparison
Global stats in Africa Cup of Nations
3
Matches
3
3
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
8
Goals
5
63%
Possession Percentage
62%
89%
Passing Accuracy
85%
28%
Crossing Accuracy
19%
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
3
Matches
3
3
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
8
Goals
5
22
Shots On Target ( inc goals )
19
29
Successful Dribbles
16
63%
Possession Percentage
62%
89%
Passing Accuracy
85%
28%
Crossing Accuracy
19%
128
Duels won
141
29
Tackles Won
21
6
Yellow Cards
6
4
Goals Conceded
4
Current form Nigeria
Results Nigeria
Current form South Africa
Results South Africa
Stats exact scores
Nigeria
Scored goal types
Nigeria
88%
38%
38%
25%
13%
0%
0%
0%
South Africa
80%
60%
20%
20%
20%
20%
0%
0%
Goals scored and conceded per time segments
Nigeria
0-15 min.
0
0
16-30 min.
1
0
31-45+ min.
2
0
46-60 min.
2
1
61-75 min.
3
2
76-90+ min.
0
1
0-45+ min.
3
0
46-90+ min.
5
4
- Number of matches (Goals scored)
- Number of matches (Goals conceded)
- First goal scored on average 36'
- Last goal scored on average 62'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal scored 3
- First goal conceded on average 66'
- Last goal conceded on average 71'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal conceded 3
0-15 min.
0
0
16-30 min.
0
0
31-45+ min.
2
0
46-60 min.
2
1
61-75 min.
1
1
76-90+ min.
0
1
0-45+ min.
2
0
46-90+ min.
3
3
- Number of matches (Goals scored)
- Number of matches (Goals conceded)
- First goal scored on average 40'
- Last goal scored on average 60'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal scored 2
- First goal conceded on average 62'
- Last goal conceded on average 69'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal conceded 2
0-15 min.
0
0
16-30 min.
1
0
31-45+ min.
0
0
46-60 min.
0
0
61-75 min.
2
1
76-90+ min.
0
0
0-45+ min.
1
0
46-90+ min.
2
1
- Number of matches (Goals scored)
- Number of matches (Goals conceded)
- First goal scored on average 28'
- Last goal scored on average 67'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal scored 1
- First goal conceded on average 75'
- Last goal conceded on average 75'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal conceded 1
South Africa
0-15 min.
1
0
16-30 min.
1
1
31-45+ min.
0
2
46-60 min.
1
0
61-75 min.
0
1
76-90+ min.
2
0
0-45+ min.
2
3
46-90+ min.
3
1
- Number of matches (Goals scored)
- Number of matches (Goals conceded)
- First goal scored on average 14'
- Last goal scored on average 81'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal scored 2
- First goal conceded on average 33'
- Last goal conceded on average 51'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal conceded 3
0-15 min.
0
0
16-30 min.
1
0
31-45+ min.
0
1
46-60 min.
0
0
61-75 min.
0
0
76-90+ min.
1
0
0-45+ min.
1
1
46-90+ min.
1
0
- Number of matches (Goals scored)
- Number of matches (Goals conceded)
- First goal scored on average 21'
- Last goal scored on average 79'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal scored 1
- First goal conceded on average 35'
- Last goal conceded on average 35'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal conceded 1
0-15 min.
1
0
16-30 min.
0
1
31-45+ min.
0
1
46-60 min.
1
0
61-75 min.
0
1
76-90+ min.
1
0
0-45+ min.
1
2
46-90+ min.
2
1
- Number of matches (Goals scored)
- Number of matches (Goals conceded)
- First goal scored on average 7'
- Last goal scored on average 82'
- Number of matches - at least 1 goal scored 1
- First goal conceded on average 32'
- Last goal conceded on average 59'
- 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 Williams | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Iwobi | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Top assists players since 2015
| Alex Iwobi | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moses Simon | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Bassey | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya 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 Williams | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Chukwueze | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wilfred Ndidi | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stanley Nwabali | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most capped players since 2015
| Ronwen Williams | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex 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 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 |
