Ivory Coast vs Nigeria
head-to-head record
- Ivory Coast wins
- 7
- Draws
- 9
- Nigeria wins
- 8
24 meetings, 1967 to 2024Goals: Ivory Coast 21, Nigeria 28
Ivory Coast and Nigeria have met 24 times since 1967. Nigeria have won 8, Ivory Coast 7, and 9 matches ended level. They last met on 11 February 2024, when Ivory Coast won 2–1 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The 24 meetings have produced 49 goals, 2.04 per game. The biggest win is Nigeria’s 4–0 in World Cup qualifying in 1977.
Who has won more, Ivory Coast or Nigeria?
All matches24 matches
Competitive14 matches
Friendlies10 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Ivory Coast 21, Nigeria 282.04 per game
- First meeting
- Nigeria 0–0 Ivory CoastAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 12 Mar 1967
- Most recent
- Ivory Coast 2–1 NigeriaAfrica Cup of Nations, 11 Feb 2024
- Ivory Coast’s biggest win
- Ivory Coast 2–0 NigeriaFriendly, 31 Oct 1991
- Nigeria’s biggest win
- Nigeria 4–0 Ivory CoastWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Jul 1977
- Most goals in a meeting
- Nigeria 4–1 Ivory CoastWorld Cup qualifying, 25 Sept 1993
- Biggest upset
- Ivory Coast 1–2 NigeriaAfrica Cup of Nations, 3 Feb 2013Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 22%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Ivory Coast 1830 (33rd), Nigeria 1819 (36th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Ivory Coast2Nigeria1
Africa Cup of Nations
Ebimpé, Ivory Coast
- Ivory Coast0Nigeria1
Africa Cup of Nations
Ebimpé, Ivory Coast
- Nigeria0Ivory Coast1
Friendly
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (neutral)
- Ivory Coast1Nigeria2
Africa Cup of Nations
Rustenburg, South Africa (neutral)
- Nigeria0Ivory Coast1
Africa Cup of Nations
Sekondi, Ghana (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast's home games
10 matches
451
Ivory CoastDrawsNigeria
In Nigeria's home games
8 matches
035
Ivory CoastDrawsNigeria
At neutral venues
6 matches
312
Ivory CoastDrawsNigeria
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Ivory Coast | Draws | Nigeria | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7–10 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7–7 |
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5–11 |
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 | 2 | |
| 1970s | 4 | 12 | |
| 1980s | 5 | 6 | |
| 1990s | 6 | 17 | |
| 2000s | 3 | 4 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 4 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Ivory Coast | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22006 to 2008 | 21990 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 41994 to 2008 | 111974 to 1990 |
The longest run of draws is 3, from 25 July 1977 to 15 June 1985.
Top scorers in Ivory Coast vs Nigeria
- 1Rashidi YekiniNigeria5
- 2Jérôme Lèbre MamahouIvory Coast2
- 3Michel BassoléIvory Coast2
- 4Thompson UsiyanNigeria2
- 5William Troost-EkongNigeria2(1 penalty)
Scorer records exist for 11 of the 24 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Penalty shootouts
- Nigeria 2–2 Ivory CoastAfrica Cup of Nations, 6 Apr 1994Nigeria won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Ivory Coast and Nigeria played each other?
24 times, starting on 12 March 1967. 14 of those meetings were competitive and 10 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Ivory Coast and Nigeria?
Nigeria, with 8 wins to 7. 9 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Ivory Coast vs Nigeria?
Nigeria’s 4–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 10 July 1977 in Lagos.
When did Ivory Coast and Nigeria last play?
On 11 February 2024 in Ebimpé, when Ivory Coast won 2–1 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
What is the competitive record between Ivory Coast and Nigeria?
In 14 competitive matches, Ivory Coast have 5 wins, Nigeria have 5, and 4 ended level.
Have Ivory Coast and Nigeria met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently at the Africa Cup of Nations on 6 April 1994, when Nigeria won the shootout after a 2–2 draw.
Every Ivory Coast vs Nigeria result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 2–1 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Ebimpé, Ivory Coast | |
| Ivory Coast | 0–1 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Ebimpé, Ivory Coast | |
| Nigeria | 0–1 | Ivory Coast | Friendly | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (neutral) | |
| Ivory Coast | 1–2 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Rustenburg, South Africa (neutral) | |
| Nigeria | 0–1 | Ivory Coast | Africa Cup of Nations | Sekondi, Ghana (neutral) | |
| Nigeria | 0–1 | Ivory Coast | Africa Cup of Nations | Alexandria, Egypt (neutral) | |
| Ivory Coast | 1–1 | Nigeria | Friendly | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | |
| Nigeria | 2–2Nigeria on pens | Ivory Coast | Africa Cup of Nations | Tunis, Tunisia (neutral) | |
| Nigeria | 4–1 | Ivory Coast | World Cup qualifying | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Ivory Coast | 2–1 | Nigeria | World Cup qualifying | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | |
| Ivory Coast | 2–0 | Nigeria | Friendly | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | |
| Nigeria | 1–0 | Ivory Coast | Africa Cup of Nations | Algiers, Algeria (neutral) | |
| Nigeria | 2–0 | Ivory Coast | Friendly | Bauchi, Nigeria | |
| Ivory Coast | 1–1 | Nigeria | Friendly | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | |
| Ivory Coast | 1–1 | Nigeria | Friendly | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | |
| Nigeria | 2–0 | Ivory Coast | Friendly | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Nigeria | 0–0 | Ivory Coast | Friendly | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Nigeria | 0–0 | Ivory Coast | Africa Cup of Nations | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Ivory Coast | 2–2 | Nigeria | World Cup qualifying | Bouaké, Ivory Coast | |
| Nigeria | 4–0 | Ivory Coast | World Cup qualifying | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Ivory Coast | 1–1 | Nigeria | Friendly | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | |
| Nigeria | 2–0 | Ivory Coast | Friendly | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Ivory Coast | 2–0 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | |
| Nigeria | 0–0 | Ivory Coast | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Lagos, Nigeria |
Recent form
Ivory Coast
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.