To the uninitiated, the rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana may seem unexpected, given that the two nations do not share a direct border. However, the intensity and passion that fuel their football encounters rival some of the fiercest rivalries in the sport.
The Super Eagles and the Black Stars are giants of African football, with a long history of battles defined by drama, skill, and unforgettable moments.
Whether in a World Cup qualifier, an AFCON showdown, or even a friendly where national pride is on the line, a Nigeria vs Ghana clash is always a spectacle that commands attention.
Here’s everything you need to know about their latest showdown—from lineups and key stats to head-to-head records and what the future holds for this historic rivalry.
Nigeria vs Ghana H2H
Nigeria and Ghana share one of Africa’s fiercest football rivalries, having clashed 58 times across various competitions.
Their storied history dates back to 16 October 1950, when they first met in an international friendly, laying the foundation for decades of competitive encounters.
The most one-sided result in the fixture’s history came on 1 June 1955, when Ghana dominated Nigeria with a commanding 7-0 victory in another friendly match.
| Nigeria | Ghana | |
| Matches Played | 58 | 58 |
| Wins | 12 | 25 |
| Draws | 19 | 19 |
| Losses | 25 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 57 | 91 |
| Goals Allowed | 91 | 57 |
Nigeria vs Ghana latest score
Nigeria 2-1 Ghana [Cyriel Dessers (38′), Ademola Lookman (84′) – Jordan Ayew (90+5′)]
International Friendly
Stade de Marrakech, Morocco
March 22, 2024
| Match Statistics | ||
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Shots on Goal | 6 | 3 |
| Shot Attempts | 12 | 8 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
Cyriel Dessers opened the scoring from the penalty spot, before substitute Ademola Lookman added a second in what was Finidi George’s first match at the helm of the Super Eagles. Ghana managed a late consolation through Jordan Ayew, who converted a stoppage-time penalty.
Nigeria vs Ghana lineups
Nigeria starting XI
Stanley Nwabali, Semi Ajayi, Chidozie Awaziem, Benjamin Tanimu (Ademola Lookman 79′), Bright Osayi-Samuel, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi (C) (Raphael Onyedika 72′), Bruno Onyemaechi (Jamilu Collins 85′), Kelechi Iheanacho, Cyriel Dessers (Moses Simon 72′), Alex Iwobi
Ghana starting XI
Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Alidu Seidu, Edmund Addo, Jerome Opoku, Patrick Kpozo (Tariq Lamptey 46′), Baba Idrissu (Ebenezer Annan 46′), Abdul Samed Salis; Ernest Nuamah (Abdul Fatawu Issahaku 90′), Forson Amankwaa (Kassim Adams 63′), Jordan Ayew (Ibrahim Osman 90′), Antoine Semenyo
Most recent results
| Nigeria Last 5 Games | Ghana Last 5 Games |
| Rwanda 0-0 Nigeria | Niger 1-1 Ghana |
| Nigeria 1-0 Libya | Ghana 0-0 Sudan |
| Libya 0-3 Nigeria | Sudan 2-0 Ghana |
| Benin 1-1 Nigeria | Angola 1-1 Ghana |
| Nigeria 1-2 Rwanda | Ghana 1 -2 Niger |
Nigeria vs Ghana: Next match
The Super Eagles are set to take on Ghana in an international friendly scheduled for 28 May 2025 at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, London.
