Germany Wary Of Nigeria : Nobody Could Beat Them In Qualifiers, Key Players Named
Published: December 01, 2017The official website of the German Bundesliga have been previewing the 2018 World Cup draw that will be held in the Russian capital on Friday evening, starting from 1800 hours local time.
And in their analysis, they have predicted that Nigeria will be difficult opponents for Germany if both countries meet in the group stage, and have listed Chelsea's Victor Moses and Arsenal wonderkid Alex Iwobi among the top stars the country will parade at the mundial.
''Nigeria , with an average age of 24.9 years , is the youngest of the 32 teams that will compete in the next World Cup . Germany is second with 25.7,'' stated bundesliga.com.
''With six appearances in the last seven editions, the Nigerian team is one of the classics at the World Cup. Nobody could beat them in the qualifying phase.
''Obi Mikel keeps sending with an iron arm in the midfield, Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses put the speed up and Kelechi Iheanacho makes the difference.
''Directed by the German Gernot Rohr , the Nigerians are an always complicated rival. In defense, Leon Balogun (Mainz 05), is another key player. ''
Germany are the second most successful team in the World Cup, with four titles won in total, including the last edition in Brazil.
Igho Kingsley
And in their analysis, they have predicted that Nigeria will be difficult opponents for Germany if both countries meet in the group stage, and have listed Chelsea's Victor Moses and Arsenal wonderkid Alex Iwobi among the top stars the country will parade at the mundial.
''Nigeria , with an average age of 24.9 years , is the youngest of the 32 teams that will compete in the next World Cup . Germany is second with 25.7,'' stated bundesliga.com.
''With six appearances in the last seven editions, the Nigerian team is one of the classics at the World Cup. Nobody could beat them in the qualifying phase.
''Obi Mikel keeps sending with an iron arm in the midfield, Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses put the speed up and Kelechi Iheanacho makes the difference.
''Directed by the German Gernot Rohr , the Nigerians are an always complicated rival. In defense, Leon Balogun (Mainz 05), is another key player. ''
Germany are the second most successful team in the World Cup, with four titles won in total, including the last edition in Brazil.
Igho Kingsley
Latest News
- Southampton in advanced talks to sign Nigerian forward who shares same agent as Aribo
- Middlesbrough poised to complete deadline deal for Iheanacho, to cover N3b salary
- Borussia Dortmund win race to sign Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka on loan
- Arsenal prodigy Nwaneri becomes second youngest player to score against a Pep Guardiola team
- Boniface marks milestone with goal against Hoffenheim in first game after injury, Orban strikes
- Rotherham United plotting late move to sign Nigerian forward after his debut for Arsenal
- Official: Ajax Amsterdam striker Chuba Akpom joins Lille on loan with an option to buy
- Not Gift Orban or Tolu Arokodare: Galatasaray sign strike partner for Victor Osimhen
- Confirmed: Versatile defender who chose Denmark over Nigeria joins Manchester United
- Announcement imminent: West Ham to sign young striker with 17 career goals amid Awoniyi links
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football