World Cup 1994 : Argentina beats Nigeria 2-1
FOXBOROUGH, Jun. 25, 1994 (AMP) — USA 94 : Argentina defeated Nigeria by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Saturday afternoon at the Foxboro Stadium in Foxborough.
Claudio Caniggia scored dual goals
All the action happened in the first half, with goals from Claudio Caniggia ('21, '28).
The result put the Argentine top of Group D with 6 points. Nigeria is second with 3 points. In their last game, Argentina will meet third-placed Bulgaria at the Foxboro Stadium on June 30, while Nigeria will face Greece.
Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 11 appearances (first in 1930)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Nigeria at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Argentina
2:1
Nigeria
2:1 (2:1)
- 25 June 1994
- 16:00
- Foxborough
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 |
 Bulgaria | 0 |
 Greece | 0 |
Matches
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