World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Nigeria held to a 1-1 draw by Algeria but qualifies for 2018 World Cup
CONSTANTINE, Nov. 10, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (African Qualifiers) : Algeria tied 1-1 with Nigeria (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Friday night at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine.
No goals in the first half and one each in the second, Brahimi ('88 on penalty) for Algeria, Ogu ('63) for Nigeria.
Nigeria secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Algeria is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group B
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Overview
Algeria at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1982)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Nigeria at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1994)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Algeria
1:1
Nigeria
1:1 (0:0)
- 10 November 2017
- 20:30
- Constantine
Third Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 14 |
 Zambia | 7 |
 Cameroon | 6 |
| Algeria | 2 |
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