The 2018 World Cup commences on June 14 as host Russia goes up against Saudi Arabia. CBS Sports will have you secured for each diversion, all the imperative news and the sky is the limit from there, and in addition profiles of the greater part of the groups.
A standout amongst the most engaging countries at the World Cup will be Nigeria, who play with style, feeling and heart, all which capitvate fans the world over. This version of the Super Eagles has a few veterans to lead this present group’s young age, and there’s quality there from the youthful folks for the group to make a hurried to the knockout stage.
Competition history
World Cup appearances: Six
Best finish: Round of 16 (3X)
Last World Cup: 2014
Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (Deportivo La Coruna), Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Enyimba), Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United), Dele Ajiboye (Plateau United).
Defenders: Abdullahi Shehu (Bursaspor), Tyronne Ebuehi (ADO Den Haag), Olaoluwa Aina (Hull City), Elderson Echiejile (Cercle Brugge), Bryan Idowu (Amkar Perm), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes), William Ekong (Bursaspor), Leon Balogun (Mainz), Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa), Stephen Eze (Lokomotiv Plovdiv).
Midfielders: Mikel John Obi (Tianjin Teda), Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor), Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City), Oghenekaro Etebo (Las Palmas), John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva), Uche Agbo (Standard Liege), Joel Obi (Torino), Mikel Agu (Bursaspor).
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow), Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City), Moses Simon (Gent), Victor Moses (Chelsea), Odion Ighalo (Changchun Yatai), Alex Iwobi (Arsenal), Junior Lokosa (Kano Pillars); Simeon Nwankwo (Crotone).