Gabon vs Nigeria
head-to-head record
- Gabon wins
- 1
- Draws
- 3
- Nigeria wins
- 7
11 meetings, 1965 to 2025Goals: Gabon 7, Nigeria 21
Gabon and Nigeria have met 11 times since 1965. Nigeria have won 7, Gabon 1, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 13 November 2025, when Nigeria won 4–1 in World Cup qualifying.
The 11 meetings have produced 28 goals, 2.55 per game. The biggest win is Nigeria’s 4–1 in World Cup qualifying in 2025. Nigeria are unbeaten in the last five meetings (4 wins, 1 draw). They went 20 years without meeting, between 2005 and 2025.
Who has won more, Gabon or Nigeria?
All matches11 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies5 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Gabon 7, Nigeria 212.55 per game
- First meeting
- Gabon 2–2 NigeriaFriendly, 28 Aug 1965
- Most recent
- Nigeria 4–1 GabonWorld Cup qualifying, 13 Nov 2025
- Gabon’s biggest win
- Gabon 2–1 NigeriaWorld Cup qualifying, 25 Jun 1989
- Nigeria’s biggest win
- Nigeria 4–1 GabonWorld Cup qualifying, 13 Nov 2025
- Most goals in a meeting
- Nigeria 4–1 GabonWorld Cup qualifying, 13 Nov 2025
- Current run
- Nigeria unbeaten in 5
- TFN Elo rating now
- Gabon 1536 (95th), Nigeria 1819 (36th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Nigeria4Gabon1
World Cup qualifying
Rabat, Morocco (neutral)
- Nigeria2Gabon0
World Cup qualifying
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Gabon1Nigeria1
World Cup qualifying
Libreville, Gabon
- Gabon0Nigeria2
Friendly
Libreville, Gabon
- Nigeria3Gabon0
Africa Cup of Nations
Tunis, Tunisia (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Gabon win and drops with every Nigeria win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Gabon's home games
7 matches
133
GabonDrawsNigeria
In Nigeria's home games
2 matches
002
GabonDrawsNigeria
At neutral venues
2 matches
002
GabonDrawsNigeria
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Gabon | Draws | Nigeria | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4–9 |
| Friendly | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3–9 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 | 9 | |
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | |
| 1980s | 3 | 4 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 5 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Gabon | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11989 | 22005 to 2025 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 12004 | 51994 to 2025 |
Top scorers in Gabon vs Nigeria
- 1Rashidi YekiniNigeria2
- 2Victor OsimhenNigeria2
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 11 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Gabon and Nigeria played each other?
11 times, starting on 28 August 1965. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 5 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Gabon and Nigeria?
Nigeria, with 7 wins to 1. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Gabon vs Nigeria?
Nigeria’s 4–1 win in World Cup qualifying on 13 November 2025 in Rabat.
When did Gabon and Nigeria last play?
On 13 November 2025 in Rabat, when Nigeria won 4–1 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Gabon and Nigeria?
In 6 competitive matches, Gabon have 1 win, Nigeria have 4, and 1 ended level.
Every Gabon vs Nigeria result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 4–1 | Gabon | World Cup qualifying | Rabat, Morocco (neutral) | |
| Nigeria | 2–0 | Gabon | World Cup qualifying | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | |
| Gabon | 1–1 | Nigeria | World Cup qualifying | Libreville, Gabon | |
| Gabon | 0–2 | Nigeria | Friendly | Libreville, Gabon | |
| Nigeria | 3–0 | Gabon | Africa Cup of Nations | Tunis, Tunisia (neutral) | |
| Gabon | 2–1 | Nigeria | World Cup qualifying | Libreville, Gabon | |
| Nigeria | 1–0 | Gabon | World Cup qualifying | Enugu, Nigeria | |
| Gabon | 0–0 | Nigeria | Friendly | Libreville, Gabon | |
| Gabon | 0–1 | Nigeria | Friendly | Libreville, Gabon | |
| Gabon | 1–4 | Nigeria | Friendly | Libreville, Gabon | |
| Gabon | 2–2 | Nigeria | Friendly | Libreville, Gabon |
Recent form
Gabon
- Wv NigerAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–0Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lat MoroccoAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–2Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Dv Trinidad and TobagoFIFA Series2–2Mon 30 Mar 2026
- Lat UzbekistanFIFA Series1–3Fri 27 Mar 2026
- Lv Ivory CoastAfrica Cup of Nations2–3Wed 31 Dec 2025
Nigeria
- Dat RussiaFriendly3–3Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Lv Guinea-BissauAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–3Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wv MadagascarAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lat PortugalFriendly1–2Wed 10 Jun 2026
- Dat PolandFriendly2–2Wed 3 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.