Nigeria vs Uganda
head-to-head record
- Nigeria wins
- 4
- Draws
- 2
- Uganda wins
- 4
10 meetings, 1978 to 2025Goals: Nigeria 16, Uganda 8
Nigeria and Uganda have met 10 times since 1978. They have won four each, with 2 draws. They last met on 30 December 2025, when Nigeria won 3–1 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The 10 meetings have produced 24 goals, 2.40 per game. The biggest win is Nigeria’s 8–1 in a friendly in 1991. In competitive matches, though, Nigeria lead 3 wins to 2.
Who has won more, Nigeria or Uganda?
All matches10 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies4 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Nigeria 16, Uganda 82.40 per game
- First meeting
- Nigeria 1–2 UgandaAfrica Cup of Nations, 14 Mar 1978
- Most recent
- Uganda 1–3 NigeriaAfrica Cup of Nations, 30 Dec 2025
- Nigeria’s biggest win
- Nigeria 8–1 UgandaFriendly, 23 Sept 1991
- Uganda’s biggest win
- Uganda 2–1 NigeriaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 2 Jun 2007
- Most goals in a meeting
- Nigeria 8–1 UgandaFriendly, 23 Sept 1991
- Biggest upset
- Nigeria 0–1 UgandaFriendly, 25 Mar 2015Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 18%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Nigeria 1819 (36th), Uganda 1566 (89th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Uganda1Nigeria3
Africa Cup of Nations
Fez, Morocco (neutral)
- Nigeria0Uganda0
Friendly
Asaba, Nigeria
- Nigeria0Uganda1
Friendly
Uyo, Nigeria
- Uganda2Nigeria1
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Kampala, Uganda
- Nigeria1Uganda0
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Abeokuta, Nigeria
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Nigeria win and drops with every Uganda win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Nigeria's home games
4 matches
211
NigeriaDrawsUganda
In Uganda's home games
3 matches
012
NigeriaDrawsUganda
At neutral venues
3 matches
201
NigeriaDrawsUganda
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Nigeria | Draws | Uganda | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4–2 |
| Friendly | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8–3 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 3 | |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | |
| 1990s | 3 | 11 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 1 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 4 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Nigeria | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 21991 to 1992 | 22007 to 2015 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 41991 to 2007 | 32007 to 2018 |
Questions answered
How many times have Nigeria and Uganda played each other?
10 times, starting on 14 March 1978. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 4 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Nigeria and Uganda?
Neither: they have 4 wins each, with 2 draws.
What is the biggest win in Nigeria vs Uganda?
Nigeria’s 8–1 win in a friendly on 23 September 1991 in Ismailia.
When did Nigeria and Uganda last play?
On 30 December 2025 in Fez, when Nigeria won 3–1 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
What is the competitive record between Nigeria and Uganda?
In 6 competitive matches, Nigeria have 3 wins, Uganda have 2, and 1 ended level.
Every Nigeria vs Uganda result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | 1–3 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Fez, Morocco (neutral) | |
| Nigeria | 0–0 | Uganda | Friendly | Asaba, Nigeria | |
| Nigeria | 0–1 | Uganda | Friendly | Uyo, Nigeria | |
| Uganda | 2–1 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Kampala, Uganda | |
| Nigeria | 1–0 | Uganda | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Abeokuta, Nigeria | |
| Uganda | 0–0 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Kampala, Uganda | |
| Nigeria | 2–0 | Uganda | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Nigeria | 8–1 | Uganda | Friendly | Ismailia, Egypt (neutral) | |
| Uganda | 1–0 | Nigeria | Friendly | Kampala, Uganda | |
| Nigeria | 1–2 | Uganda | Africa Cup of Nations | Kumasi, Ghana (neutral) |
Recent form
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.