World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Gabon and Nigeria play out 1-1 draw
Oct. 9, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (African Qualifiers) : Gabon tied 1-1 with Nigeria (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Nigerians top of Group 4 with 10 points. Gabon is third with 6 points. In their next game, Nigeria will meet third-placed Gabon on March 26, while Gabon will face Nigeria.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group 4
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Overview
Gabon at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1990)
Nigeria at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1994)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Gabon
1:1
Nigeria
1:1 (1:0)
- 9 October 2004
Second Round Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 10 |
 Angola | 8 |
| Gabon | 6 |
 Zimbabwe | 5 |
 Rwanda | 4 |
 Algeria | 3 |
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