Nigeria finished second place in Group F behind Argentina with 4 points. After a poor start against Iran in their first match that ended in a goalless draw, the Super Eagles bounced back to beat Bosnia 1-0 and displaying an impressive performance against strong favourites Argentina despite a 3-2 loss.
Nigerian striker Ahmed Musa has been in impressive form after fine performances against Bosnia and Argentina. He can play as a striker or as a winger on either side of the field. The 21-year old has already been capped 40 times by Nigeria, scoring 7 goals in the process, two of which came against Argentina in their final group stage match.
Musa plays his club football for the Russian team CSKA Moscow. He is a regular starter for the club and has scored 19 goals in 65 appearances for them in the last two seasons. He is known for his pace and dribbling skills, as well as his finishing abilities. He will be crucial for the Super Eagles in their quest to go as further as possible in the competition. They are the best hope of the African contingent and will be hoping to cause an upset against a strong French team tonight in Brasilia.
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