The Last Dance of El Pibe de Oro: Argentina vs. Nigeria (World Cup 1994) June 25, 1994. Foxboro Stadium, Boston. On a sweltering afternoon in Massachusetts, a star-studded Argentina squad took the pitch for their second Group D match against a golden generation of Nigerian football. While the match itself was an incredibly high-octane, tactical battle, history remembers it for one poignant, final reason: it was the 91st and final time Diego Armando Maradona would ever wear the blue and white stripes of the Albiceleste. Match Statistics Final Score: Argentina 2, Nigeria 1 Stadium: Foxboro Stadium, Boston Goal Scorers: Samson Siasia 8', Claudio Caniggia 21', Claudio Caniggia 28' Assists: Diego Maradona 28' Attendance: 54,453 Referee: Bo Karlsson The Human Element: The Final Flash of Genius Before the Fall Nigeria, entering their first-ever World Cup as newly crowned African champions, struck early. In the 8th minute, a swift, vertical attack saw Samson Siasia delicately chip the ball ove...