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Prior to this year's tournament, Nigeria have qualified for the World Cup on three occasions, in the 1994, 1998 and 2002 competitions.
The team reached the last sixteen in 1994, and just two minutes away from reaching the last 8, before Italian Roberto Baggio equalized for eventual beaten finalists Italy in the eighty-eighth minute of the game, and the eventual runners-up of the tournament scored in extra time and proceeded to the next round.
In 1998, Nigeria were once again knocked out in the last sixteen after a 4 - 1 beating from Denmark, having finished top of Group D, with victories over Spain and Bulgaria.
2002 saw the Nigerians knocked out in the first round of the competition, as they finished bottom of Group F with one draw and two defeats from three games.
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India boycott the 1950 FIFA World Cup?
India qualified for the 1950 World Cup but was not allowed to participate because they refused to wear cleats, as mandated by FIFA, and instead insisted to play barefoot. This caused FIFA to automatically disqualify them.
How many years between fifa world cup?
4 years.
What African country has first participated in a world cup which year?
It was the Egyptian team, and it was in 1957
How many teams are in the soccer FIFA World Cup?
16 teams played for the 2007 Women's World Cup out of 120 entrants: Nigeria Ghana China Australia Korea DPR Japan Canada USA Europe (UEFA) Norway Sweden Germany Denmark England New Zealand Argentina Brazil
How often are the soccer world cup finals held?
Every four years, just like the Olympics... so the last one was in 2006 and the next one will be in 2010
Where does Nigeria stand on the FIFA World rankings?
As of 26 May, 2010, Nigeria is ranked 21st in the world. This ranking will be updated on the 14 July, 2010, with the conclusion of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
When was the last time when Nigeria was in the World Cup?
2002 FIFA World Cup
How many teams participate in the FIFA tournament?
If you are referring to the FIFA World Cup it's 32.
How many games had Vincent Enyeama played with Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Vincent Enyeama had played 91 time for Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
How many games had Joseph Yobo played with Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Joseph Yobo had played 97 times for Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
How many games had Reuben Gabriel played with Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Reuben Gabriel had played 11 time for Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
How many games had Efe Ambrose played with Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Efe Ambrose had played 37 times for Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
How many games had Azubuike Egwuekwe played with Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Azubuike Egwuekwe had played 31 time for Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
How many games had Ahmed Musa played with Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Ahmed Musa had played 35 times for Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
How many games had Peter Odemwingie played with Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Peter Odemwingie had played 61 time for Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
How many games had Emmanuel Emenike played with Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Emmanuel Emenike had played 23 times for Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
How many games had Victor Moses played with Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Victor Moses had played 22 times for Nigeria before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
