Nigeria vs Ireland head-to-head record

Nigeria wins: 2
Draws: 1
Ireland wins: 0

3 meetings, 2002 to 2009Goals: Nigeria 6, Ireland 2

Nigeria and Ireland have met 3 times since 2002. Nigeria have won 2, Ireland 0, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 29 May 2009, when the match ended 1–1 in a friendly.

The 3 meetings have produced 8 goals, 2.67 per game. The biggest win is Nigeria’s 3–0 in the Unity Cup in 2004. Nigeria are unbeaten in the last three meetings (2 wins, 1 draw).

Who has won more, Nigeria or Ireland?

All matches3 matches

2 Nigeria1 drawIreland 0

Competitive1 match

1 Nigeria0 drawsIreland 0

Friendlies2 matches

1 Nigeria1 drawIreland 0

Key numbers

Goals: Nigeria 6, Ireland 22.67 per game
First meeting: Ireland 1–2 NigeriaFriendly, 16 May 2002
Most recent: Ireland 1–1 NigeriaFriendly, 29 May 2009
Nigeria’s biggest win: Ireland 0–3 NigeriaUnity Cup, 29 May 2004
Most goals in a meeting: Ireland 0–3 NigeriaUnity Cup, 29 May 2004
Current run: Nigeria unbeaten in 3
Biggest upset: Ireland 1–2 NigeriaFriendly, 16 May 2002Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 29%
TFN Elo rating now: Nigeria 1819 (36th), Ireland 1763 (44th)How the rating works

All 3 meetings

29 May 2009
Ireland1Nigeria1
Friendly
London, England (neutral)
29 May 2004
Ireland0Nigeria3
Unity Cup
London, England (neutral)
16 May 2002
Ireland1Nigeria2
Friendly
Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Home, away and neutral

In Ireland's home games

1 match

100

NigeriaDrawsIreland

At neutral venues

2 matches

110

NigeriaDrawsIreland

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	Nigeria	Draws	Ireland	Goals
Friendly	2	1	1	0	3–2
Unity Cup	1	1	0	0	3–0

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	Nigeria	Ireland
Wins in a row	22002 to 2004	None
Unbeaten meetings	32002 to 2009	12009

Questions answered

How many times have Nigeria and Ireland played each other?

3 times, starting on 16 May 2002. 1 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Nigeria and Ireland?

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

What is the biggest win in Nigeria vs Ireland?

Nigeria’s 3–0 win in the Unity Cup on 29 May 2004 in London.

When did Nigeria and Ireland last play?

On 29 May 2009 in London, when the match ended 1–1 in a friendly.

What is the competitive record between Nigeria and Ireland?

In 1 competitive match, Nigeria have 1 win, Ireland have 0, and 0 ended level.

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Every Nigeria vs Ireland result

All 3 Competitive 1 Friendlies 2

Every Nigeria vs Ireland result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
29 May 2009	Ireland	1–1	Nigeria	Friendly	London, England (neutral)
29 May 2004	Ireland	0–3	Nigeria	Unity Cup	London, England (neutral)
16 May 2002	Ireland	1–2	Nigeria	Friendly	Dublin, Republic of Ireland