From generations to generations, the Nigeria versus India 99-1 massive defeat story is passed. Although existing facts said no such match was played, not to talk of Nigeria being 'handicapped' on the pitch.

But then, there's a rumour that FIFA banned India for using Jazz against Nigeria. It was even added that the ball turned into lion whenever Nigerian players were to play.

However, the whole story appears like a nationwide lie. No existing fact or record to buttress it.

To the much experienced people of Nairaland, What's the real story behind the match?

I don't know who carved out this story because it spread across the nation like wild fire


I heard the person that scored that one goal for Nigeria, prayed before he kicked the ball and died later in the pitch.

I also heard that the match was so intense that, Indians agreed that if Nigeria can score one goal, it will be taken that Nigeria won. the match

Crazy stories we heard...

one of the biggest lie been told in our generation, would like to know d person dt created this story, I guess he didn't know the number of people he had misled..
I remember I argued, fought n even gambled on this story when growing up because it was too hard to believe BT everyone we asked said its true..
this folklore is d biggest scam dt av heard not until "change" came in 2015, Mk I no talk shaa

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