After qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will know their opponents and the group they will be on Friday, December 1, which is the day the World Cup draws will take place.
Many Nigerian fans have been asking themselves how Nigeria would escape should the Super Eagles find themselves in a group that has the likes of Argentina, England or Brazil.
But here we bring you reasons Nigerians should not be scared of the World Cup draws which will take place in Moscow on Friday, December 1.
1. Unbeaten run in the qualifiers
The Super Eagles did not only qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, but they finished the qualifiers unbeaten in a group that has two former African champions Zambia and Cameroon.
Super Eagles squad (photo: Daily)
Super Eagles' performances in the qualifiers have confirmed their readiness that Gernot Rohr's men can face any opponent at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
2. Victory over Argentina
Alex Iwobi and Bryan Idowu (photo: Zimbio)
Recently in an international friendly game, Nigeria came back from a goal down to beat mighty Argentina 4-2 in Russia. This is also an indication that the Super Eagles have enough fighting spirits ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
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3. Experience at the World Cup
Of all the countries that will represent Africa in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria have the highest appearances in the World Cup as they have gone to the championship six times.
Experience is expected to be of great help for the Super Eagles in Russia 2018 where the World Cup will take place.
4 Young squad
4 reasons why Nigerians should not be scared of the World cup draws (photo: daily news)
Recently, the Super Eagles are said to be the best team that will parade the youngest squad in the 2018 World Cup as the likes of Wilfred Ndidi, Shehu Abdullahi, Leon Balogun, Ola Aina Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho are expected to shine in Russia.
Previously, NAIJ.com had reported how the Super Eagles came back from a goal down to beat Argentina in an international friendly match played in Russia.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Wednesday, 29 November 2017