{"id":62586,"date":"2018-06-12T16:35:24","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T15:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=62586"},"modified":"2018-06-12T16:35:24","modified_gmt":"2018-06-12T15:35:24","slug":"nigeria-world-cup-2018-team-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/nigeria-world-cup-2018-team-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria World Cup 2018 Team Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s the sixth time Nigeria is competing in the tournament, which makes the Super Eagles a regular World Cup player, only missing out on one tournament since 1994.<\/p>\n

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While drawing a tough qualifying group, the Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel (30) and midfielder Victor Moses (26) helped the team with wins over Zambia, Cameroon and Algeria but due to poor display in previous years, Nigeria – which is ranked number 50 on the list of international teams – was placed in a weaker pot at the draw held in Russia, and ended up in a group with Croatia, Island and Argentina.<\/p>\n

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Since Gernot Rohr took charge of the Super Eagles in 2016, the team have progressively grown in team spirit and discipline. The unity fostered in the squad has seen Nigeria adopt a strong mentality that allows them to flourish against the odds. This young team bear the imprint of their manager, who has designed a resilient counterattacking side capable of surprises at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

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Let’s take a look at Nigeria’s World Cup squad and the other things it will be handy to know.<\/p>\n

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Nigeria’s World Cup squad – the 23 names<\/p><\/div>\n

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Goalkeepers:<\/strong>\u00a0Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Enyimba), Francis Uzoho (Deportivo La Coruna), Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United).<\/p>\n

Defenders:<\/strong>\u00a0Abdullahi Shehu (Bursaspor), Tyronne Ebuehi (Den Haag), Elderson Echiejile (Brugge), Bryan Idowu (Amkar Perm), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes), William Ekong (Bursaspor), Leon Balogun (Brighton), Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa).<\/p>\n

Midfielders:<\/strong>\u00a0John Obi Mikel (Tianjin TEDA), Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor), Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester), Oghenekaro Etebo (Las Palmas), John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva), Joel Obi (Torino).<\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong>\u00a0Ahmed Musa (Leicester), Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester), Victor Moses (Chelsea), Odion Ighalo (Changchun Yatai), Alex Iwobi (Arsenal), Simeon Nwankwo (Crotone)<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still looking to witness the action live in Russia, you can buy cheap flights<\/a> from Travelstart your one-stop online travel shop.\u00a0 Although Rohr has tried different formations \u2013 including a 3-5-2 used in November\u2019s 4-2 triumph over Argentina \u2013 it is clear that he will opt for his trusted 4-2-3-1, based on defensive flexibility and effective counter-attacking football. The strength of the Super Eagles is pinned on the individual brilliance of a few.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0strong and dynamic midfield of the Super Eagles<\/strong> led by captain\u00a0John Obi Mikel<\/strong>\u00a0and Leicester City’s\u00a0Wilfred Ndidi<\/strong>, paired with the attacking power of Arsenal’s\u00a0Alex Iwobi<\/strong>, Chelsea\u2019s Victor Moses<\/strong> and Leicester City’s\u00a0Kelechi Iheanacho<\/strong>, are talented enough to ensure that Nigeria advances from the group stage of the competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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