Nigeria 2-1 Ghana - Result & Match Stats (Friendly International)
Nigeria vs Ghana - result
Nigeria 2-1 Ghana in the Friendly International on 22 March 2024. Scorers: Ademola Lookman, Cyriel Dessers for Nigeria; Jordan Ayew for Ghana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score in Nigeria vs Ghana?
Nigeria 2-1 Ghana in the Friendly International on Friday 22 March 2024. Scorers: Ademola Lookman, Cyriel Dessers for Nigeria; Jordan Ayew for Ghana.
What is Nigeria's recent form?
Nigeria's recent form data is not available yet.
What is Ghana's recent form?
Ghana's recent form data is not available yet.
Who is the standout player for Nigeria?
Akor Adams leads Nigeria with 4 goals across their last 10 games.
Who is the standout player for Ghana?
Alidu Seidu leads Ghana with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.
Who is the referee for Nigeria vs Ghana?
Redouane Jiyed refereed Nigeria vs Ghana.
Nigeria 2-1 Ghana: match stats
| Stat |
Nigeria |
Ghana |
| Possession |
43% |
57% |
| Shots |
12 |
8 |
| Shots on target |
6 |
3 |
| Corners |
3 |
5 |
| Yellow cards |
2 |
2 |
Nigeria vs Ghana goals and red cards
Nigeria: C. Dessers (penalty) 38', A. Lookman 84'. Ghana: J. Opoku (red card) 56', J. Ayew (penalty) 90+5'.
Nigeria season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank
| Stat |
Per game |
Rank |
| Goals for |
1.7 |
16 of 58 |
| Goals against |
0.8 |
18 of 58 |
| Shots |
10 |
15 of 58 |
| Shots on target |
4.7 |
10 of 58 |
| Fouls |
12 |
32 of 58 |
| Tackles |
6.5 |
11 of 58 |
| Passes |
265.7 |
3 of 58 |
| Corners |
5.4 |
14 of 58 |
Nigeria player leaders 2026
- Goals: Victor Osimhen (8), Akor Adams (4), Moses Simon (2).
- Assists: Samuel Chukwueze (5), Moses Simon (3), Ademola Lookman (2).
- Shots: Ademola Lookman (6), Wilfred Ndidi (4), Calvin Bassey (3).
- Fouls: Calvin Bassey (7), Bruno Onyemaechi (5), Ademola Lookman (4).
Ghana season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank
| Stat |
Per game |
Rank |
| Goals for |
2.3 |
8 of 58 |
| Goals against |
0.6 |
11 of 58 |
| Shots |
11 |
8 of 58 |
| Shots on target |
4.5 |
12 of 58 |
| Fouls |
12.1 |
30 of 58 |
| Passes |
1.3 |
24 of 58 |
| Corners |
4.8 |
22 of 58 |
Ghana player leaders 2026
- Goals: Jordan Ayew (8), Thomas Partey (3), Alexander Djiku (2).
- Assists: Jordan Ayew (7), Gideon Mensah (2), Thomas Partey (2).
- Shots: Jordan Ayew (4), Marvin Senaya (3), Issahaku Fatawu (3).
- Fouls: Thomas Partey (5), Jonas Adjetey (5), Kwasi Sibo (3).
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