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Nigeria 6 – 3 Togo: Super Eagles Look To Extend Dominance Over Determined Hawks

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are looking to extend their dominance over Togo when they take on the Hawks in an international friendly match in Paris, France, on Thursday, June 1 2017.
    
Nigeria and Togo have clashed 16 times at senior level, including competitive and friendly matches. Nigeria dominate with six wins over Togo's three. Seven of the 16 encounters ended in draw. 

Both teams are using the friendly game as preparation ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers which start in June.

Completesportsnigeria.com's JAMES AGBEREBI highlights the past meetings to set your mood  ahead of the crucial buildup match on Thursday between The Super Eagles and The Hawks. 
 

NIGERIA 1-1 TOGO (Friendly: 1956)

The first time Nigeria and Togo ever met was in an international friendly game in 1956 in Lagos.

After 90 minutes of football, Togo forced Nigeria to a 1-1 draw.

TOGO 2-1 NIGERIA (Friendly: 1964)

For the second time, Nigeria and Togo met again in another friendly which took place in Lome in 1964.

Unlike in the first encounter, Togo triumphed 2-1 against Nigeria.