Man United manager Jose Mourinho tips Nigeria to reach last 16 in Russia 2018 World Cup, names likely opponent

- Jose Mourinho has revealed teams that are likely to progress to the round of 16

- The Reds Devils manager Mouhrino is tipping two African teams to reach the second round

- The Portuguese is also hoping to see Lionel Messi fire Argentina during the Mundial

With less than eight days to the commencement of hostilities in the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia, Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho has revealed teams that are likely to progress to the round of 16.

The Red Devils’ boss did not failed to look in the direction of the five teams that will be representing Africa at Russia 2018 as the Portuguese attempted to predict the winners and runners-up of all eight groups according to the UK Mirror report.

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Mourinho’s Predictions:

Group A

Uruguay-Winners

Russia-Runners-up

Saudi Arabia & Egypt -To be eliminated after group matches

Group B

Spain-Winners

Portugal-Runners-up

Morocco & Iran-To be eliminated after group matches

Group C

France-Winners

Australia-Runners-up

Peru & Denmark-To be eliminated after group matches

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Group D

Argentina-Winners

Nigeria-Runners-up

Iceland & Croatia-To be eliminated after group matches

Group E

Brazil-Winners

Switzerland-Runners-up

Serbia & Costa Rica-To be eliminated after group matches

Group F

Germany-Winners

Mexico-Runners-up

Sweden & South Korea-To be eliminated after group matches

Group G

England-Winners

Belgium- Runners-up

Tunisia & Panama-To be eliminated after group matches

Group H

Senegal-Winners

Poland-Runners-up

Colombia & Japan-To be eliminated after group matches

This is how Mourinho’s Round of 16 fixtures would look:

Uruguay vs Portugal

Spain vs Russia

France vs Nigeria

Argentina vs Australia

Brazil vs Mexico

Germany vs Switzerland

England vs Poland

Senegal vs Belgium

From the above predictions, Mouhrino believes that the duo of Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Senegal’s Terenga Lions are the only teams from Africa that will progress to the last 16.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously had reported that Mourinho's Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal with Ukrainian topflight side FC Shakhtar Donetsk over the signing of Brazil forward Fred.

The Red Devils beat their city rivals Manchester City to the signing of the 25-year-old midfielder in a deal valued at €59 million.

Having spent five years with the Miners, the midfielder boasts of 10 goals in over 100 matches for the Ukrainian topflight.

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Source: Naija.ng