Just 17 days to go, the first side from Africa to reach Russia 2018, Nigeria continue their impressive run of appearances at the finals.

FIFA Ranking: 47 Continent: Africa
Nickname: Super Eagles

World Cup History:

Qualifying Campaigns: 13

First stage appearances: 5

Semi-final appearances: 0

Finals: 0

Titles: 0

First World Cup: 1994

Last World Cup: 2014

Best outing: Round of 16 (1994, 1998, 2014)

Key Player: JOHN OBI MIKEL
Nigeria’s captain remains their key man in central midfield. A UEFA Champions League winner with Chelsea, Mikel’s experience, strength and composure will be vital to the Super Eagles in Russia.

MATCHES:

June 16: CROATIA vs NIGERIA

June 22: NIGERIA vs ICELAND

June 26: NIGERIA vs ARGENTINA