Mozambique vs Nigeria head-to-head record

Mozambique wins: 0
Draws: 1
Nigeria wins: 5

6 meetings, 1999 to 2026Goals: Mozambique 2, Nigeria 12

Mozambique and Nigeria have met 6 times since 1999. Nigeria have won 5, Mozambique 0, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 5 January 2026, when Nigeria won 4–0 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The 6 meetings have produced 14 goals, 2.33 per game. The biggest win is Nigeria’s 4–0 at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2026. Nigeria are unbeaten in the last six meetings (5 wins, 1 draw).

Who has won more, Mozambique or Nigeria?

All matches6 matches

0 Mozambique1 drawNigeria 5

Competitive4 matches

0 Mozambique1 drawNigeria 3

Friendlies2 matches

0 Mozambique0 drawsNigeria 2

Key numbers

Goals: Mozambique 2, Nigeria 122.33 per game
First meeting: Mozambique 0–1 NigeriaFriendly, 17 Aug 1999
Most recent: Nigeria 4–0 MozambiqueAfrica Cup of Nations, 5 Jan 2026
Nigeria’s biggest win: Nigeria 4–0 MozambiqueAfrica Cup of Nations, 5 Jan 2026
Most goals in a meeting: Mozambique 2–3 NigeriaFriendly, 16 Oct 2023
Current run: Nigeria unbeaten in 6
TFN Elo rating now: Mozambique 1526 (96th), Nigeria 1819 (36th)How the rating works

Last five meetings

5 Jan 2026
Nigeria4Mozambique0
Africa Cup of Nations
Fez, Morocco (neutral)
16 Oct 2023
Mozambique2Nigeria3
Friendly
Albufeira, Portugal (neutral)
20 Jan 2010
Nigeria3Mozambique0
Africa Cup of Nations
Lubango, Angola (neutral)
11 Oct 2009
Nigeria1Mozambique0
World Cup qualifying
Abuja, Nigeria
29 Mar 2009
Mozambique0Nigeria0
World Cup qualifying
Maputo, Mozambique

Who has had the upper hand over time?

The line climbs with every Mozambique win and drops with every Nigeria win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.

Above the line: Mozambique have won more Below: Nigeria have won more

Level

Nigeria lead by 5 wins after the latest meeting. The biggest lead was 5, held by Nigeria from 5 January 2026.

Every meeting on one timeline

Mozambique wins

Draws

Nigeria wins

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

Home, away and neutral

In Mozambique's home games

2 matches

011

MozambiqueDrawsNigeria

In Nigeria's home games

1 match

001

MozambiqueDrawsNigeria

At neutral venues

3 matches

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MozambiqueDrawsNigeria

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	Draws	Nigeria	Goals
Africa Cup of Nations	2	0	2	0–7
World Cup qualifying	2	1	1	0–1
Friendly	2	0	2	2–4

Meetings by decade

Mozambique wins Draws Nigeria wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Played	Draws	Nigeria	Goals
1990s	1	0	1	1
2000s	2	1	1	1
2010s	1	0	1	3
2020s	2	0	2	9

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	Mozambique	Nigeria
Wins in a row	None	42009 to 2026
Unbeaten meetings	12009	61999 to 2026

Top scorers in Mozambique vs Nigeria

1Peter OdemwingieNigeria2
2Victor OsimhenNigeria2

Scorer records exist for 3 of the 6 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.

Questions answered

How many times have Mozambique and Nigeria played each other?

6 times, starting on 17 August 1999. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Mozambique and Nigeria?

Nigeria, with 5 wins to 0. 1 match ended level.

What is the biggest win in Mozambique vs Nigeria?

Nigeria’s 4–0 win at the Africa Cup of Nations on 5 January 2026 in Fez.

When did Mozambique and Nigeria last play?

On 5 January 2026 in Fez, when Nigeria won 4–0 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

What is the competitive record between Mozambique and Nigeria?

In 4 competitive matches, Mozambique have 0 wins, Nigeria have 3, and 1 ended level.

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Every Mozambique vs Nigeria result

All 6 Competitive 4 Friendlies 2

Every Mozambique vs Nigeria result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
5 Jan 2026	Nigeria	4–0	Mozambique	Africa Cup of Nations	Fez, Morocco (neutral)
16 Oct 2023	Mozambique	2–3	Nigeria	Friendly	Albufeira, Portugal (neutral)
20 Jan 2010	Nigeria	3–0	Mozambique	Africa Cup of Nations	Lubango, Angola (neutral)
11 Oct 2009	Nigeria	1–0	Mozambique	World Cup qualifying	Abuja, Nigeria
29 Mar 2009	Mozambique	0–0	Nigeria	World Cup qualifying	Maputo, Mozambique
17 Aug 1999	Mozambique	0–1	Nigeria	Friendly	Maputo, Mozambique