Five fast facts ahead of Nigeria's World Cup opener
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Nigeria kick off their 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign against Croatia in Kaliningrad on Saturday.
KweséESPN lists a couple of things to consider regarding the Super Eagles' previous five opening group stage games, including the latest opposition.
European dominance
Nigeria have faced European opponents in their opening FIFA World Cup group-stage matches twice previously - Bulgaria in 1994 and Spain in 1998.
On both occasions, the Nigerian teams coached by Europeans - Clemens Westerhof and Bora...