Cape Verde vs Nigeria head-to-head record

Cape Verde wins: 0
Draws: 2
Nigeria wins: 1

3 meetings, 2013 to 2021Goals: Cape Verde 2, Nigeria 3

Cape Verde and Nigeria have met 3 times since 2013. Nigeria have won 1, Cape Verde 0, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 16 November 2021, when the match ended 1–1 in World Cup qualifying.

The 3 meetings have produced 5 goals, 1.67 per game. Nigeria are unbeaten in the last three meetings (1 win, 2 draws).

Who has won more, Cape Verde or Nigeria?

All matches3 matches

0 Cape Verde2 drawsNigeria 1

Competitive2 matches

0 Cape Verde1 drawNigeria 1

Friendlies1 match

0 Cape Verde1 drawNigeria 0

Key numbers

Goals: Cape Verde 2, Nigeria 31.67 per game
First meeting: Cape Verde 0–0 NigeriaFriendly, 9 Jan 2013
Most recent: Nigeria 1–1 Cape VerdeWorld Cup qualifying, 16 Nov 2021
Nigeria’s biggest win: Cape Verde 1–2 NigeriaWorld Cup qualifying, 7 Sept 2021
Most goals in a meeting: Cape Verde 1–2 NigeriaWorld Cup qualifying, 7 Sept 2021
Current run: Nigeria unbeaten in 3
TFN Elo rating now: Cape Verde 1636 (74th), Nigeria 1819 (36th)How the rating works

All 3 meetings

16 Nov 2021
Nigeria1Cape Verde1
World Cup qualifying
Lagos, Nigeria
7 Sept 2021
Cape Verde1Nigeria2
World Cup qualifying
Mindelo, Cape Verde
9 Jan 2013
Cape Verde0Nigeria0
Friendly
Faro, Portugal (neutral)

Home, away and neutral

In Cape Verde's home games

1 match

001

Cape VerdeDrawsNigeria

In Nigeria's home games

1 match

010

Cape VerdeDrawsNigeria

At neutral venues

1 match

010

Cape VerdeDrawsNigeria

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	Cape Verde	Draws	Nigeria	Goals
World Cup qualifying	2	0	1	1	2–3
Friendly	1	0	1	0	0–0

Meetings by decade

Cape Verde wins Draws Nigeria wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Results	Played	Cape Verde	Draws	Nigeria	Goals
2010s		1	0	1	0	0
2020s		2	0	1	1	5

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	Cape Verde	Nigeria
Wins in a row	None	12021
Unbeaten meetings	12021	32013 to 2021

Questions answered

How many times have Cape Verde and Nigeria played each other?

3 times, starting on 9 January 2013. 2 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Cape Verde and Nigeria?

Nigeria, with 1 wins to 0. 2 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in Cape Verde vs Nigeria?

Nigeria’s 2–1 win in World Cup qualifying on 7 September 2021 in Mindelo.

When did Cape Verde and Nigeria last play?

On 16 November 2021 in Lagos, when the match ended 1–1 in World Cup qualifying.

What is the competitive record between Cape Verde and Nigeria?

In 2 competitive matches, Cape Verde have 0 wins, Nigeria have 1, and 1 ended level.

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Every Cape Verde vs Nigeria result

All 3 Competitive 2 Friendlies 1

Every Cape Verde vs Nigeria result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
16 Nov 2021	Nigeria	1–1	Cape Verde	World Cup qualifying	Lagos, Nigeria
7 Sept 2021	Cape Verde	1–2	Nigeria	World Cup qualifying	Mindelo, Cape Verde
9 Jan 2013	Cape Verde	0–0	Nigeria	Friendly	Faro, Portugal (neutral)