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Qualifying campaign
W 2-0 Sierra Leone (h)
L 1-2 Liberia (a)
W 3-0 Sudan (h)
D 0-0 Ghana (a)
L 0-1 Sierra Leone (a)
W 2-0 Liberia (h)
W 4-0 Sudan (a)
W 3-0 Ghana (h)
Batistuta goal gives Argentina victory

The ace striker's superb header gave the 1978 and '86 champions a 1-0 victory over Nigeria in the opening group F match.
Bati-G-O-A-L - Images from the match

The Super Eagles didn't live up to their potential in the last two Cup campaigns. At Korea, Japan; Nigeria is again Africa's most serious contender.

Nigeria have a quality side, but their temperament is suspect. If they perform to their potential, a quarter-final berth is assured. Drawn in a tough group along with Argentina, England and Sweden, the biggest worry though is their form.

Goalkeepers:
Ike Shorunmu, Austin Ejide, Enyeama Vincent

Defenders:
Celestine Babayaro, Isaac Okoronkwo, Taribo West, Rabiu Afolabi, Ifeanyi Udeze, Efetobore Sodje, Eric Ejiofor.

Midfielders:
Jay Jay Okocha, Garba Lawal, Mutiu Adepoju, Joseph Yobo, Justice Christopher, James Obiorah.

Forwards:
Pius Ikedia, Nwankwo Kanu, Bartholomew Ogbeche, Julius Aghahowa, Benedict Akwuegbu, John Utaka, Femi Opabunmi.


June 8, 2002

  • England will treat Nigeria game like a final


    • June 7, 2002
  • Sweden put Nigeria out


    • June 6, 2002
  • Sweden expecting tough match against Nigeria


    • June 2, 2002
  • Batistuta goal gives Argentina victory


    • May 22, 2002
  • Nigeria held by Yokohama in warm-up

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