Nigeria - WC Team Breakdown
With the 2010 FIFA World Cup less than 100 days away, its time to breakdown the nations that will
be participating in The Great Tournament. Continuing the Group B previews with the Super Eagles of
Nigeria.
Official Name: Nigeria Football Association
Nickname: The Super Eagles
FIFA Confederation: CAF (Africa)
FIFA Code: NGA
How They Qualified: Won Group B of African Final Stage Qualifying
World Cup Appearances (Including 2010): 4
Best WC Finish: USA 1994 & France 1998, Eliminated Round of 16
World Cup Record (MP: Wins - Draws - Losses): 11: 4W - 1D - 6L
Head Coach: Lars Lagerbäck
Most Capped Player (# of caps): Mudashiru Lawal (86)
All-Time Goal Scoring Leader (# of goals): Rashidi Yekini (37)
Brief Footballing History:
Nigeria is a continental power having won the African Cup of Nations twice in 1980 & 1994 and have
reached the semis of the African Cup of Nations in 4 of the last 5 editions.
Mad About Fútbol @ Mar 13, 2010 4:59 PM EST | Blog Profile
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