World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Kenya and Nigeria tied at 1-1
NAIROBI, Jan. 12, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (African Qualifiers) : Kenya tied 1-1 with Nigeria (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Nigerians second in Group 1 with 4 points. Kenya is third with one point. In their next game, Nigeria will meet group leaders Guinea on April 5, while Kenya will face Burkina Faso.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group 1
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Overview
Kenya at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Nigeria at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1994)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Kenya
1:1
Nigeria
1:1 (1:0)
- 12 January 1997
- 16:00
- Nairobi
2nd Round - Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Guinea | 6 |
| Nigeria | 4 |
| Kenya | 1 |
 Burkina Faso | 0 |
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