Guinea vs Nigeria
head-to-head record
- Guinea wins
- 4
- Draws
- 6
- Nigeria wins
- 5
15 meetings, 1963 to 2024Goals: Guinea 16, Nigeria 17
Guinea and Nigeria have met 15 times since 1963. Nigeria have won 5, Guinea 4, and 6 matches ended level. They last met on 8 January 2024, when Guinea won 2–0 in a friendly.
The 15 meetings have produced 33 goals, 2.20 per game. The biggest win is Guinea’s 3–0 in a friendly in 1971.
Who has won more, Guinea or Nigeria?
All matches15 matches
Competitive12 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Guinea 16, Nigeria 172.20 per game
- First meeting
- Nigeria 2–2 GuineaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 27 Jul 1963
- Most recent
- Nigeria 0–2 GuineaFriendly, 8 Jan 2024
- Guinea’s biggest win
- Guinea 3–0 NigeriaFriendly, 1 Dec 1971
- Nigeria’s biggest win
- Nigeria 3–0 GuineaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 22 Apr 1989
- Most goals in a meeting
- Nigeria 2–2 GuineaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 8 Oct 2011
- TFN Elo rating now
- Guinea 1571 (88th), Nigeria 1819 (36th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Nigeria0Guinea2
Friendly
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (neutral)
- Nigeria1Guinea0
Africa Cup of Nations
Alexandria, Egypt (neutral)
- Nigeria2Guinea2
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Abuja, Nigeria
- Guinea1Nigeria0
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Conakry, Guinea
- Guinea1Nigeria0
World Cup qualifying
Conakry, Guinea
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Guinea 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 Guinea's home games
5 matches
320
GuineaDrawsNigeria
In Nigeria's home games
7 matches
034
GuineaDrawsNigeria
At neutral venues
3 matches
111
GuineaDrawsNigeria
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Guinea | Draws | Nigeria | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6–8 |
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3–4 |
| Friendly | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6–1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1–2 |
| All-African Games | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–2 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 4 | |
| 1970s | 4 | 9 | |
| 1980s | 4 | 8 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2010s | 3 | 6 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 2 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Guinea | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 21997 to 2010 | 21989 to 1997 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 31997 to 2011 | 81972 to 1997 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 9 March 1976 to 12 April 1981.
Top scorers in Guinea vs Nigeria
- 1Daniel AmokachiNigeria2
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 15 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Guinea and Nigeria played each other?
15 times, starting on 27 July 1963. 12 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Guinea and Nigeria?
Nigeria, with 5 wins to 4. 6 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Guinea vs Nigeria?
Guinea’s 3–0 win in a friendly on 1 December 1971 in Conakry.
When did Guinea and Nigeria last play?
On 8 January 2024 in Abu Dhabi, when Guinea won 2–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Guinea and Nigeria?
In 12 competitive matches, Guinea have 2 wins, Nigeria have 5, and 5 ended level.
Every Guinea vs Nigeria result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 0–2 | Guinea | Friendly | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (neutral) | |
| Nigeria | 1–0 | Guinea | Africa Cup of Nations | Alexandria, Egypt (neutral) | |
| Nigeria | 2–2 | Guinea | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Abuja, Nigeria | |
| Guinea | 1–0 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Conakry, Guinea | |
| Guinea | 1–0 | Nigeria | World Cup qualifying | Conakry, Guinea | |
| Nigeria | 2–1 | Guinea | World Cup qualifying | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Nigeria | 3–0 | Guinea | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Ibadan, Nigeria | |
| Guinea | 1–1 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Conakry, Guinea | |
| Nigeria | 1–0 | Guinea | World Cup qualifying | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Guinea | 1–1 | Nigeria | World Cup qualifying | Conakry, Guinea | |
| Guinea | 1–1 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (neutral) | |
| Nigeria | 2–0 | Guinea | All-African Games | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Nigeria | 1–1 | Guinea | Friendly | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Guinea | 3–0 | Nigeria | Friendly | Conakry, Guinea | |
| Nigeria | 2–2 | Guinea | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Lagos, Nigeria |
Recent form
Guinea
- Wv KenyaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–0Thu 1 Oct 2026
- Lat South AfricaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–2Sat 26 Sept 2026
- Lv Northern IrelandFriendly0–1Thu 4 Jun 2026
- Lv BeninMorocco, Capital of African Football0–1Tue 31 Mar 2026
- Dv TogoMorocco, Capital of African Football2–2Fri 27 Mar 2026
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.