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Soccer News of Thursday, 10 November 2022

Source: www.mynigeria.com

World Cup: Throwback to Wilson Orumo's goal in his first-ever WC appearance

Wilson Oruma scored in his first ever World Cup appearance for Nigeria play videoWilson Oruma scored in his first ever World Cup appearance for Nigeria

With the 2022 World Cup just 10 days away, we look back at some of Nigeria's World Cup memorable moments at the global showpiece.

At Nigeria's second appearance at the World Cup finals in France 98, Wilson Oruma scored in his first World Cup appearance against Paraguay.

Oruma's 11th-minute strike levelled the score for the Super Eagles after Eusebio Ayala had put the South Americans ahead in the 1st minute.

Paraguay reclaimed the lead in the 58th minute following a thunderous strike from Benitez before Jose Cardozo sealed the victory for the South Americans in the 86th minute.

Despite the defeat, Nigeria still progressed to the knockout phase having previously beaten Spain and Bulgaria in their first two group games.

The Super Eagles, however, crashed out of the competition after losing 4-1 to Denmark in the round of 16.

Check out the video of Oruma's goal below: