Let's talk more about Super Eagles' three group stage opponents and forecasts what the summer might bring for the Super Eagles in Group F
Nigeria will make her fifth FIFA World Cup appearance in Brazil, 20 years after making her debut under the stewardship of Dutchman Clemens Westerhof and captain Stephen Keshi.
The Super Eagles are drawn with Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Argentina in Group F and will open their campaign against Iran in Curitiba.
Argentina are clear favourites to top the group but the African champions are definitely up there to make it out of Group F and into the next round.
Let us, then, take a close look at the group, making the rounds of their opponents, examining what we can expect when play starts on June 16 as the countdown continues to the start of the tournament.
Game 1: Iran, 16 June, 8:00pm WAT*, Curitiba.
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Nickname: Team Melli
FIFA World Ranking: 43
Highest / Lowest FIFA ranking: 15 (July 2005) / 122 (May 1996)
World Cup Titles: 0 (Best Finish: Group Stage, 1978, 1998, 2006)
AFC Asian Cup Titles: 3 (Winners; 1968, 1972, 1976)
Coach: Carlos Queiroz
Captain: Javad Nekounam
Key Players: Javad Nekounam, Reza Ghoochannejhad, Masoud Shojaei, Ashkan Dejagah.
Record vs. Nigeria: 0 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss
Nigeria and Iran will open Group F of the 2014 World Cup on June 16 with both teams knowing that a bad start will spell doom for their campaign, particularly with Argentina lying in wait.
The Iranian national side head to Brazil as Asia's top dog, but their preparation for the tournament has been less than impressive. They played one international friendly match in June 2013, against Guinea in Tehran, which they lost 2-1.