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Soccer News of Friday, 11 November 2022

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World Cup moments: Remembering Oliseh's wonder strike against Spain in France 98

Sunday Oliseh scored one of Nigeria's best WC goals against Spain in 1998 Sunday Oliseh scored one of Nigeria's best WC goals against Spain in 1998

With the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup just 9 days away, we look back at some Super Eagles World Cup moments.

Former Super Eagles defender and coach, Sunday Oliseh scored one of Nigeria's best and most memorable goals on the international stage on June 13, 1998, to complete an astonishing comeback for the Super Eagles.

Nigeria faced Spain in their first group game in what was their second appearance at the FIFA World Cup.

Former Real Madrid defender Fernando Hiero put the Spanish ahead in the 21st minute before Mutiu Adepoju equalized for Nigeria three minutes later.

Madrid legend Raul Gonzalez restored Spain's lead in the second half before an own goal from Andoni Zubizarreta levelled the score for Nigeria again.

Oliseh would later steal all the headlines with his 78th-minute wonder strike following a rebound from a corner kick to beat Zubizarreta at the near post.

Oliseh's winner ensured that Nigeria began their World Cup campaign in a stunning fashion.

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