World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Egypt beats Nigeria 3-1
CAIRO, Oct. 21, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (African Qualifiers) : Egypt defeated Nigeria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (4th Round) on Friday.
The result put the Nigerians top of the group with 3 points. Egypt is second with 2 points. In their last game, Nigeria will meet third-placed Tunisia on November 12, while Egypt will face Tunisia.
Fixtures and Results : 4th Round
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Overview
Egypt at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1934)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Nigeria at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Egypt
3:1
Nigeria
3:1 (2:0)
- 21 October 1977
- Cairo
4th Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 3 |
| Egypt | 2 |
 Tunisia | 1 |
Matches
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