Nigeria returned to the World Cup in 1998, looking to improve on their 1994 knockout-round exit. Under Bora Milutinović, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Nigeria's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short. With 6 goals in 4 games, they carried a consistent attacking threat throughout.
Nigeria showed enough quality to navigate a challenging group stage, though not without the occasional stumble. In the knockout rounds, they fell to Denmark in the Round of 16. Denmark proved to be a step too far, and Nigeria's campaign came to a decisive end in the the last 16.
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Scored in every match conceded 9 in 4 matches.
Wilson Oruma led Nigeria's attack with 1 goal at the 1998 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Oliseh, Adepoju, Ikpeba and Babangida, all with 1.
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Okechukwu booked twice 4 cards in a single match vs Bulgaria.
The tactical mind behind Nigeria's 1998 campaign. Managed 4 different nations at World Cups 17 World Cup matches managed in total.
Bora Milutinović's team relied on counterattacks and set-piece expertise, but ultimately fell short against Denmark's well-organized defense.
