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Nigeria vs South Africa: Which Nation Holds the Superior Head-to-Head Win Record in Football History?
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Beyond football and the approaching AFCON 2023 semi-finals, the rivalry between Nigeria and South Africa extends to music and other competitions. With over 10 encounters in football, the lingering question persists: which country boasts a superior head-to-head win record?
The upcoming semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa in AFCON 2023 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated games for football enthusiasts worldwide. The fixture has sparked numerous debates on its significance to football heritage, and statistics show that the two teams have faced each other over 10 times in history. This has raised the question of which team has a better record of wins in all their past meetings.
When is the Nigeria vs South Africa AFCON semi-final match?
The Nigeria vs South Africa AFCON semi-final fixture will be played on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the Stade de la Paix stadium in Bouake, Ivory Coast at 6 pm West Africa Time.
Where to watch Nigeria vs South Africa?
Online Streaming: Azam app, StarTimes ON, DStv Stream, BBC iPlayer, Bein Sports
East Africa:Â Azam Sports, SuperSport TV, New World TV
Southern Africa: SuperSport TV, SABC Sport
West Africa: SuperSport TV, StarTimes TV, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
Who is better in Nigeria or South Africa?
With a total of 14 meetings between the two sides, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated South Africa a total of 7 times with South Africa having an edge over Nigeria only 2 times with the remaining 3 fixtures ending in a draw.
The AFCON 2019 tournament was the last encounter between the two countries, Nigeria and South Africa faced each other in a match where Nigeria won by a score of 2-1. Samuel Chukwueze scored the first goal for Nigeria in the first half which put them in a good position. Bongani Zungu equalized the score with 20 minutes left to play. However, it was Nigeria who emerged as the winners as William Troost-Ekong scored a last-minute goal.
Here is a full breakdown of the Nigeria vs South Africa Head to Head:
| Game Number | Date | Competition | Winning team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 10, 1992 | FIFA World Cup | Nigeria | 4-0 |
| 2 | January 16, 1993 | FIFA World Cup | Draw | 0-0 |
| 3 | February 10, 2000 | AFCON | Nigeria | 2-0 |
| 4 | January 31, 2004 | AFCON | Nigeria | 4-0 |
| 5 | November 17, 2004 | Friendly | South Africa | 2-1 |
| 6 | June 01, 2008 | FIFA World Cup | Nigeria | 2-0 |
| 7 | September 06, 2008 | FIFA World Cup | Nigeria | 1-0 |
| 8 | August 14, 2013 | Friendly | Nigeria | 2-0 |
| 9 | September 10, 2014 | AFCON | Draw | 0-0 |
| 10 | November 19, 2014 | AFCON | Draw | 2-2- |
| 11 | March 29, 2015 | Friendly | Draw | 1-1 |
| 12 | June 10, 2017 | AFCON | South Africa | 2-0 |
| 13 | November 17, 2019 | AFCON | Draw | 1-1 |
| 14 | July 10, 2019 | AFCON | Nige |
