World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Nigeria hold Angola to 1-1
Jun. 18, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (African Qualifiers) : Nigeria tied 1-1 with Angola (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 15 points. Angola is second with 15 points. In their next game, Nigeria will meet Algeria on September 4, while Angola 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)
Angola at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Nigeria
1:1
Angola
1:1 (1:0)
- 18 June 2005
Second Round Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 15 |
| Angola | 15 |
 Zimbabwe | 11 |
 Gabon | 9 |
 Algeria | 6 |
 Rwanda | 5 |
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