World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Liberia beats Nigeria 2-1
MONROVIA, Jul. 9, 2000 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (African Qualifiers) : Liberia defeated Nigeria by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Nigerians second in Group B with 3 points. Liberia is third with 3 points. In their next game, Nigeria will meet group leaders Sudan on January 27, while Liberia will face Ghana.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Liberia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1982)
Nigeria at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1994)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Liberia
2:1
Nigeria
2:1 (1:1)
- 9 July 2000
- 16:00
- Monrovia
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Sudan | 3 |
| Nigeria | 3 |
| Liberia | 3 |
 Ghana | 0 |
 Sierra Leone | 0 |
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