By winning well ahead Cuba (3-0), Nigeria relaunches into the World Cup less than 20 years taking place in Turkey. Aminu Umar scored twice in the 19th and 23rd minutes. Abdul Ajagun assured the addition in the 67th minute. The score could be higher if the Nigerian striker had not missed a penalty in the 88th minute.

After its defeat against Spain (2-3), Nigeria gets back to the race for qualification. A qualification that will be hooked on June 27 against South Korea.