At the 1994 FIFA World Cup, debutants Nigeria put in an inspiring performance but were ousted in the round of 16.
In 2014, some 20 years later, Nigeria reached the same heights and failed to secure a place in the quarter-finals following a 0-2 defeat to France. This year they want to surpass that, reports Xinhua news agency.
This edition of the World Cup will be Nigeria's sixth time at football's greatest showcase. To achieve their goals in Russia, the team will rely on young players who will be playing at the World Cup for the first time.
The Africans will face Croatia,

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