Vincent Enyeama remained in goal while captain Joseph Yobo, Oshaniwa, Efe Ambrose and Kenneth Omeruo are assigned the defence role
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Yobo, if he plays in the match, will attain the prestigious 100 caps in the colours of Nigeria
If the Super Eagles beat Argentina, Nigeria will go ahead to top group F with seven points and Argentina will finish in second position
The 32 “Barra Bravas” are Argentine football fans with a history of violence and were prevented from entering Brazil since the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup began on June 12
They have faced off three times in major competitions, including the final of the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup in The Netherlands
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that though the tickets for every match in the competition had been sold long ago, those who had bought them in large quantities are now smiling to their banks
The Rizespor defender, 23, was taken off on a stretcher in the first half of Nigeria’s opening 0-0 draw against Group F rivals, Iran
The New Zealand official drew fierce criticism for his decision to disallow Edin Dzeko’s early strike during Saturday’s Group F clash in Cuiaba, Brazil
He said the match Argentina played against Iran has shown the world that the South Americans are not unbeatable
The Minister particularly commended the players “for displaying the Nigerian spirit and emerging victorious” at the end of the energy sapping encounter, which saw the team holding on to the first half goal scored by Osaze Odemwingie
Odemwingie, who was used only as a substitute in the opening 0-0 draw with Iran, is hoping his efforts will help him retain his place for an eagerly-anticipated clash with Lionel Messi and company in Porto Alegre on Wednesday
Siasia said the determination and concentration level of the entire team was commendable
Odemwingie said at the post match media parley that the team has what it takes to reach the very final if all of the players play to full potential
The team’s Media Officer, Ben Alaiya, told The Eagle Online that their biggest worry is the several travels that are being made in and out of Sao Paolo, where the team is based
The Chairman of the soccer federation’s Media Committee, Emeka Inyama, disclosed that the NFF is doing all it can to ensure nothing derails the Super Eagles World Cup campaign
Meanwhile, The Eagle Online further gathered that at least 10 top European coaches are already eyeing Keshi’s job
The President, who spoke at the Aso Villa Church, Abuja, after his investiture as the Grand Patron of the Boys Brigade, Nigeria, noted that the Eagles, by their performance, made Nigeria and Nigerians proud
The Group F fixture was played out in stamina-sapping tropical conditions but Dzeko’s blood was boiling not from the clammy 30 degree temperature, but because of his first half goal disallowed for offside
The superstar, who alongside other members of the Super Eagles celebrated the strike with an imaginary baby in his hands, told reporters at the end of the game in Cuiaba that his son and that of Austin Ejide were bestowed the honour
The Big boss said this after guiding the African champions to a one-nil victory over the Dragons of Bosnia in Cuiaba, Brazil on Saturday