Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Biggest wins
All meetings (14)
By venue
Competitions faced in
CAF Africa Cup of Nations
CAF African Nations Championship
FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
International Club Friendly
International Friendly
Year-by-year
| Year | South A… | D | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
About this head-to-head
South Africa and Nigeria have met 14 times on record. South Africa lead with 1 win, Nigeria have won 7 times and the two clubs have drawn 6 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 31 January 2004.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for South Africa vs Nigeria. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: South Africa and Nigeria.
Across their recorded meetings, South Africa have found the net 14 times against Nigeria, while Nigeria have scored 26 times in reply — a combined 40 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 09 September 2025, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2004. Follow every upcoming South Africa versus Nigeria clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.