
The Super Eagles have been ranked at number 23 among the 32 teams taking part at this year’s World Cup that will go far, according to British newspaper, The Mirror.
Since making her debut at the 1994 World Cup in USA, the Super Eagles have not gone past the round of 16 on three occasions (USA 1994, France 1998, Brazil 2014).
Super Eagles Group D opponents at the 2018 World Cup, Argentina, Iceland and Croatia were all ranked ahead of the three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners.
Argentina are ranked at number four, Croatia was placed at number 12, while Iceland was one place ahead of the Super Eagles at number 22.
Commenting on the Super Eagles chances in Russia, The Mirror wrote: ”The Super Eagles are set to take a young squad to the finals, with captain John Obi Mikel the only guaranteed starter over 30.”
