The FIFA World Cup 2018 is scheduled to be held in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018. A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.
The final will be held at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Current World Cup squad
Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Daniel Akpeyi, Francis Uzoho
Defenders: William Ekong, Leon Balogun, Bryan Idowu, Chidozie, Awaziem, Abdullahi Shehu, Elderson Echiejile, Tyronne Ebuehi
Midfielders: John Obi Mikel, Ogenyi Onazi, John Ogu, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Joel Obi
Forwards: Odion Ighalo, Ahmed Musa, Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Simeon Nwankwo
Coach for 2018:
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr.
Gernot Rohr
Fixtures:
June 16: vs Croatia
June 22: vs Iceland
June 26: vs Argentina
Past records
No. of times team has played in WC (number): 5
No. of matches played (number): 18
No. of matches won: 4
No. of matches lost: 9
No. of times lost in finals (Number):
No. of times world cup won (number): 0
No. of goals scored in WC: 20
Top 3 players to watch: John Obi Mikel, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho
Road to WC (text): First African team to qualify. Beat African giants Cameroon 4-0 during qualification.
Player who has played most world cups (appearances): Joseph Yobo: 14
Player who has scored most no. of goals (Player:No. of goals): Ahmed Musa: 2
