5 rivalries that define the African Cup of Nations

#2 Ghana vs. Nigeria

A rivalry of historical significance.

A clash that has been ongoing since before the two countries even gained independence, Ghana holds a slight edge by winning 4 of their 11 clashes as opposed to 3 for Nigeria. While the games themselves have often been insignificant group fixtures – these two have met 7 times in group games – victory has been an imperative demand from the fans due to the socioeconomic conditions that pit them against each other for regional supremacy.

Of the 4 knockout clashes between the sides, Ghana holds a 3 – 1 advantage, and one that they’ve driven home in recent years with the decline of the Super Eagles.