Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has called on his teammates and Nigerians indeed to stay focussed for the game against Iceland on Friday as that remains the only way to win and target the second round in the FIFA World Cup.
Man of the match in Nigeria’s 0-2 loss to Croatia Luka Modric believes the win over Nigeria will boost the team's confidence ahead of their second group D match against Argentina next week.
Coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has admitted that it was impossible for his boys to get back into the game after Croatia scored its winning goal, even though he agreed they deserved to win the match.
Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi looked very attentive as he conversed with head coach Gernot Rohr this morning in readiness for tonight's FIFA World Cup clash against Croatia at the Kaliningrad Arena in Russia.
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Nigeria fans have been banned from bringing chickens into the Kalingrad Arena, ahead of Saturday's opening FIFA World Cup group D clash against Croatia, Russia Culture Ministry has announced.
Brazilian referee Sandro Ricci would be at the centre when Nigeria takes on Croatia in the second group D game of the FIFA World Cup at the Kaliningrad Arena on Saturday evening.
Ahead of Nigeria's FIFA World Cup opener against Croatia on Saturday, Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo has called on his teammates that they must win the match as his birthday present.
Ahead of the Group D opening match against Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Croatia and Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic has claimed the Super Eagles are scared of the abilities of Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic.
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić plans to field four strikers against Nigeria in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with
four strikers expected to be named in the starting lineup.
Nigeria football legend, George Finidi has urged the Super Eagles to play as a unit and adopt the Chelsea winning formation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr may have absolute respect for Croatia, their first FIFA World Cup opponents in Russia, but has said, it should not be interpreted to mean he fears the East European nation.
Former England international – Paul Merson believes Nigeria cannot withstand Croatia when both sides
battle in the girst group match of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.