Nigeria enter the World Cup as a underdog in Group J, ranked #39 by FIFA. With an developing attack and developing defense, they are likely to find the group stage challenging but not without hope. The squad is near full strength heading into the tournament.
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Nigeria enter the World Cup as a underdog in Group J, ranked #39 by FIFA. With an developing attack and developing defense, they are likely to find the group stage challenging but not without hope. The squad is near full strength heading into the tournament.
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Nigeria shows stable squad stability with high lineup continuity and developing tactical patterns. Cohesion index supports this assessment.
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