Head to head
Benin v Nigeria
- Played
- 21
- Benin wins
- 2
- Draws
- 3
- Nigeria wins
- 16
- Benin goals
- 11
- Nigeria goals
- 55
Biggest wins
- Benin: Benin 2–1 Nigeria, 10 Jun 2024
- Nigeria: Nigeria 10–1 Dahomey, 28 Nov 1959
Runs
- Nigeria wins in a row: 8 (4 Nov 1979 to 27 Mar 2021)
- Nigeria unbeaten: 12 (27 Feb 1966 to 27 Mar 2021)
Scorers in these meetings
- Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)3
- Yakubu (Nigeria)2
- Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)1
- Garba Lawal (Nigeria)1
- Jodel Dossou (Benin)1
- John Utaka (Nigeria)1
- Mikel John Obi (Nigeria)1
- Moussa Latoundji (Benin)1
- Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)1
- Steve Mounié (Benin)1