Nigeria's united squad, led by Mikel, could help mask goalkeeping issue
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Nigeria made World Cup qualification look simple, but can the Super Eagles overcome past disappointments on the main stage itself?
Ian Darke asks the ESPN panel which of the five African nations has the best chance of making a big splash at the 2018 World Cup.
Ian Darke leads the ESPN panel in predicting the 2018 World Cup winner with names of Germany, Brazil, France and England among the list.
The 2018 World Cup is just over a month away and all 32 teams are preparing in earnest for their shot at the trophy in Russia. ESPN FC is previewing every team ahead of the opening game on June 14. Find all 32 teams here.
Who they are
Captain: John Obi Mikel
Manager: Gernot Rohr
Nickname: The Super Eagles
FIFA Rank (as of April 12, 2018): 47
How they qualified
Despite being drawn in a group alongside Algeria, Zambia and African champions Cameroon, Nigeria made light work...
Ian Darke asks the ESPN panel which of the five African nations has the best chance of making a big splash at the 2018 World Cup.
Ian Darke leads the ESPN panel in predicting the 2018 World Cup winner with names of Germany, Brazil, France and England among the list.
The 2018 World Cup is just over a month away and all 32 teams are preparing in earnest for their shot at the trophy in Russia. ESPN FC is previewing every team ahead of the opening game on June 14. Find all 32 teams here.
Who they are
Captain: John Obi Mikel
Manager: Gernot Rohr
Nickname: The Super Eagles
FIFA Rank (as of April 12, 2018): 47
How they qualified
Despite being drawn in a group alongside Algeria, Zambia and African champions Cameroon, Nigeria made light work...