Nigeria

FIFA World Ranking (November 2001): 40th

2002 World Cup qualifying: Won Africa "Group 2" (5-2-1; 15 GF, 3 GA)

2001 Overall Record: 8-2-3

World Cup final appearances: 3 - 1994 (9th), 1998 (12th), 2002

Overall Record in WC: 4-4-0

Record vs. U.S.: 1-1-0; 5 GF, 5 GA

Most Recent Match vs. U.S.: U.S. 3, Nigeria 2 in Foxboro, Mass.; June 11, 1995 (Harkes, Balboa, Jones; Okocha, Wasiu)

Manager: Amodu Shaibu (NGA)

Championship Honors: 1996 Olympic champions; 1980 & 1994 African Nations Cup champions

Key Players: Jay Jay Okocha (M, PSG), Nwankwu Kanu (F, Arsenal), Finidi George (M, Ipswich Town)

Fast Facts: Were led in qualifying by forward Victor Agali's four goals.... Among the most respected African soccer nations, they are making their third consecutive appearance in the World Cup.... Finished in an impressive ninth place at the 1994 World Cup in the U.S.... Have previously won the African Nations Cup in 1980 and 1994.

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