Algeria vs Nigeria - Head-to-Head Statistics

Comprehensive statistical record of Algeria vs Nigeria encounters throughout history

Overall Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played

25+

Algeria Wins

10

Nigeria Wins

8

Draws

7

* Statistics are approximate and include all official competitions

Goals Scored

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Algeria

Goals Scored

28

Average: 1.12 per match

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Nigeria

Goals Scored

24

Average: 0.96 per match

Competition Breakdown

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)

Matches

8

Algeria Wins

4

Nigeria Wins

2

World Cup Qualifiers

Matches

6

Algeria Wins

2

Nigeria Wins

2

Friendly Matches

Matches

11

Algeria Wins

4

Nigeria Wins

4

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

Algeria

2023 - FriendlyW 2-1
2022 - FriendlyD 1-1
2021 - AFCONW 1-0
2020 - FriendlyL 1-2
2019 - AFCON SFW 2-1

Nigeria

2023 - FriendlyL 1-2
2022 - FriendlyD 1-1
2021 - AFCONL 0-1
2020 - FriendlyW 2-1
2019 - AFCON SFL 1-2

Statistical Insights

Algeria Strengths

  • βœ“Better head-to-head win rate
  • βœ“Strong recent record (3 wins in last 5)
  • βœ“Superior in AFCON encounters
  • βœ“Slight scoring advantage (28 vs 24 goals)

Nigeria Strengths

  • βœ“Competitive in all competitions
  • βœ“Historical AFCON success (3 titles)
  • βœ“Equal World Cup qualifier record
  • βœ“Strong friendly match performance

Notable Streaks

Longest Unbeaten Runs

  • Algeria

    4 matches (2019-2021)

  • Nigeria

    3 matches (1989-1992)

Highest Scoring Games

  • Most Goals in a Match

    5 goals (Algeria 3-2 Nigeria, 2000)

  • Biggest Win

    Algeria 3-0 Nigeria (1988)

Records & Milestones

Most Appearances

Players who have featured in most Algeria vs Nigeria matches

Top Scorers in Fixture

Players with most goals in Algeria vs Nigeria encounters

Clean Sheets

Goalkeepers with most shutouts in the fixture

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