January 8, 1983: The Day Nigeria Entered the World Cup

[Daily Trust - Nigeria] - 9/01/2026

January 8 stands as one of the most important dates in Nigerian football history—a day destined to be permanently etched into the nation’s sporting record. On this day, a young Nigerian team ended decades of heartbreak, disappointment, and near-misses that had haunted Nigeria at every level of (…)

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