World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Nigeria defeats Algeria 1-0
Jul. 3, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (African Qualifiers) : Nigeria defeated Algeria by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Nigerians top of Group 4 with 6 points. Algeria is 5th with 2 points. In their next game, Nigeria will meet second-placed Zimbabwe on September 5, while Algeria will face Gabon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group 4
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Overview
Nigeria at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1994)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Algeria at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1982)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Nigeria
1:0
Algeria
1:0 (0:0)
- 3 July 2004
Second Round Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 6 |
 Zimbabwe | 5 |
 Angola | 5 |
 Rwanda | 3 |
| Algeria | 2 |
 Gabon | 2 |
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