AFCON 1982 : Algeria beats Nigeria 2-1
BENGHAZI, Mar. 10, 1982 (AMP) — Libya 1982 : Algeria defeated Nigeria by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a AFCON group stage game on Wednesday.
The result put the Algerians top of Group B with 6 points. Nigeria is second with 3 points. In their last game, Algeria will meet Ethiopia on March 13, while Nigeria will face Zambia.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Algeria at the AFCON
- 3 appearances (first in 1968)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1980)
Nigeria at the AFCON
- 1 title (1980)
- 5 appearances (first in 1963)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
- Statistics: Champions (1980) Third Place (1976, 1978)
Algeria
2:1
Nigeria
2:1 (1:1)
- 10 March 1982
- Benghazi
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 |
 Zambia | 3 |
 Ethiopia | 0 |
Matches
AFCON History
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