NigeriavsSierra Leone

Nigeria vs Sierra Leone: head-to-head stats

Since 1949

Nigeria

wins

draws

24 meetings

Sierra Leone

wins

Nigeria and Sierra Leone have met 24 times since 1949: Nigeria won 16, Sierra Leone 2, and 6 matches were drawn. Nigeria lead the head-to-head by 14 wins. Goals: Nigeria 48, Sierra Leone 18. Last meeting: Nigeria 3–2 Sierra Leone (African Cup of Nations qualification, Jun 18, 2023).

First meeting: Nigeria 2–0 Sierra Leone; Oct 8, 1949 · Friendly
Last meeting: Nigeria 3–2 Sierra Leone; Jun 18, 2023 · African Cup of Nations qualification
Biggest Nigeria win: Nigeria 6–2 Sierra Leone; Oct 30, 1976 · FIFA World Cup qualification
Biggest Sierra Leone win: Nigeria 0–2 Sierra Leone; Jul 18, 1987 · African Cup of Nations qualification

The rivalry, match by match

24 meetings since 1949. Hover or tap a match for the details.

Nigeria win
Draw
Sierra Leone win
World Cup or continental finals
Bigger = wider margin

↑ Nigeria win↓ Sierra Leone win

NGA=SLE

1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020

All-time balanceWins difference after every meeting

NGA +141949 · NGA ahead0–2 · 1987

Goals per decade

↑ NGASLE ↓

1940s: Nigeria 2 goals, Sierra Leone 0 goals
1950s: Nigeria 0 goals, Sierra Leone 0 goals
1960s: Nigeria 9 goals, Sierra Leone 3 goals
1970s: Nigeria 16 goals, Sierra Leone 3 goals
1980s: Nigeria 3 goals, Sierra Leone 2 goals
1990s: Nigeria 0 goals, Sierra Leone 0 goals
2000s: Nigeria 7 goals, Sierra Leone 2 goals
2010s: Nigeria 2 goals, Sierra Leone 1 goal
2020s: Nigeria 9 goals, Sierra Leone 7 goals

By competition

Competition	P	NGA W	D	SLE W
Friendly	10	8	2	0
Africa Cup of Nations qualification	8	4	3	1
FIFA World Cup qualification	6	4	1	1

All meetings

24 matches, newest first, with goalscorers where recorded.

WJun 18, 20233–2NAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification
WJun 9, 20222–1HAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification
DNov 17, 20200–0AAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification
DNov 13, 20204–4HAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification
WFeb 9, 20112–1HFriendly
Friendly
WOct 11, 20084–1HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Nigeria: Christian Obodo 21', Victor Obinna 35', Peter Odemwingie 45', Chidi Odiah 51'
Sierra Leone: Joseph Yobo 32' (OG)
WJun 7, 20081–0AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Nigeria: Joseph Yobo 88'
Sierra Leone: —
LApr 21, 20010–1AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Nigeria: —
Sierra Leone: Sidique Mansaray 25'
WJun 17, 20002–0HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Nigeria: Jay-Jay Okocha 12', Benedict Akwuegbu 37'
Sierra Leone: —
LJul 18, 19870–2AAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification

Show all 24 meetings

WJul 4, 19873–0HAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification
DOct 27, 19790–0AFriendly
Friendly
WMar 13, 19772–0HAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification
DFeb 17, 19771–1AAfrican Cup of Nations qualification
African Cup of Nations qualification
WOct 30, 19766–2HFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
Nigeria: Segun Odegbami 25', Alloysius Atuegbu 31', Alloysius Atuegbu 34', Thompson Usiyan 40', Kelechi Emeteole 63', Kunle Awesu 77'
Sierra Leone: Ismael Dyfan 74', Mohammed Sama 88' (pen.)
DOct 16, 19760–0AFIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
WDec 12, 19724–0HFriendly
Friendly
WNov 26, 19721–0AFriendly
Friendly
WDec 4, 19711–0AFriendly
Friendly
WFeb 13, 19711–0HFriendly
Friendly
WJan 27, 19684–1HFriendly
Friendly
DOct 14, 19671–1AFriendly
Friendly
WApr 22, 19614–1AFriendly
Friendly
WOct 8, 19492–0AFriendly
Friendly

Sources: martj42/international_results (international matches since 1872, MIT-licensed open dataset) and ESPN for the latest results and fixtures. Predecessor teams follow FIFA attribution (Yugoslavia → Serbia, Czechoslovakia → Czechia).