Stephen Keshi's men kick off their world cup campaign against Iran today. People have said that the Super Eagles' success largely depends on how they play against Iran... Do you think so ? Share your thoughts...
See amazing facts about Nigeria at the world cup after the cut...
- Nigeria are winless in their last eight World Cup games (D2 L6). It’s the longest current drought among the 32 teams taking part in 2014.
- The one previous meeting between Iran and Nigeria came in a friendly in 1998; the Super Eagles won 1-0.
- Nigeria’s three goals at the 2010 World Cup all came from set piece situations (one penalty, one direct free kick and one from a throw-in).
- No goalkeeper kept more clean sheets in the top five European leagues in 2013/14 than Nigeria’s Vincent Enyeama (21, for Lille).
- The last victory of Nigeria at the World Cup was in France 1998 against Bulgaria. It ended 1-0, scored by Victor Ikpeba in the 26th minute.
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