The Super Eagles, a formidable team, defeated Bulgaria in the 1994 USA FIFA World Cup to win their first title thirty years ago.Amokachi scored the second goal, Rashidi Yekini scored the first, and Amunike scored the third.
One of six groups consisting of four teams competing at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States was Group D. June 21, 1994, was the date of the first match, and June 30, 1994, was the date of the simultaneous final games. Argentina, Greece, Nigeria, and Bulgaria made up the group.
Argentina qualified as one of the top three teams, Bulgaria placed second after defeating Argentina in the group stage, and Nigeria won the group on goal differential.
Argentina and Bulgaria had faced off in the group stage back in 1962; neither team made it to the knockout round. Argentina and Bulgaria faced each other in 1986 as well; both teams made it to the knockout round. The conclusion of Diego Maradona’s international career made Group D noteworthy as well. When Maradona, the captain of Argentina and their star player, underwent an anti-doping test during their match against Nigeria, it was discovered that ephedrine, a stimulant that enhances performance, was present in his system.
Argentina lost their last group game against Bulgaria without him, and they were eliminated by Romania in the Round of 16. Maradona’s lone goal for Argentina in the competition against Greece would turn out to be his last.
Italy later eliminated Nigeria in the round of 16, thanks to a famous goal by Roberto Baggio.
