Iran vs Nigeria: Interesting Facts You Should Know

Iran and Nigeria are two teams who are not expected to pull up any trees in this summer's tournament, but they'll be looking to prove the doubters wrong tonight. Here is all the information you need for the first game in Group F between Iran and Nigeria.

Managers: Carlos Queiroz (Portugal) and Stephen Keshi (Nigeria)

Key clash: Reza Ghoochannejhad v Joseph Yobo

Charlton’s Ghoochannej had is the key to Iran’s counterattacking play and Nigerian captain Yobo will be keen to keep him under lock and key as he is likely to be troubled by the youngsters pace. Iran will work hard in defence and then hope Ghoochannejhad can make the breakthrough.

One to watch: Kenneth Omeruo (Nigeria)

Chelsea youngster Omeruo spent time on loan at Middlesbrough last season but has recently been a key man in Nigeria’s defence despite his youthfulness. The 20-year-old starred as Nigeria won the African Cup of Nations and will be looking to put himself on the map ahead of another likely loan move this summer.

Interesting facts

Possible Starting XI

Iran: Davari; Beitashour, Hosseini, Sadeghi, Pooladi; Nekounam, Teymourian; Haddadifa, Shojaei, Dejagah; Ghoochannejhad.

Nigeria: Enyeama; Ambrose, Oboabona, Omerou, Oshaniwa; Mikel, Onazi, Azeez, Moses; Odemwingie, Emenike.

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Source: Legit.ng