Maradona’s 1994 World Cup Expulsion After Nigeria Clash: The Doping Scandal
Just hours after Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1 in their 1994 World Cup group game, Diego Maradona failed a random doping test. He tested positive for ephedrine and was immediately sent home. That match in Boston marked Nigeria’s golden generation debut. Jay-Jay Okocha, Sunday Oliseh, Daniel Amokachi and Rasheed Yekini all featured. Maradona set up both of Argentina’s goals before the test. FIFA upheld the positive result despite his claim of an over-the-counter supplement mix-up. He received a 15-month suspension, ending his international career. Without their captain, Argentina stumbled. They lost to Bulgaria and Romania next and exited the tournament at the Round of 16.
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