4. Nigeria
Nigeria were the first African team to qualify for Brazil after their comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory over Ethiopia. The team won the last African Cup of Nations and also had an unbeaten qualifying campaign. With strikers like former-Newcastle favourite Obafemi Martins and Fenerbache's Emmanuel Emenike to choose from, the front-line of the attack is strong. Premier League duo John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses are star names in midfield, while in defence former Everton man Joseph Yobo is still on show. With Nigeria's success at the World Cup depending on the big names they have, it'll be a chance for others to see their own name in lights and help Nigeria become the star African team of the tournament. The draw will have a huge impact for Nigeria but progression to the knockout rounds is achievable. They could prove to be the Achilles heel for the bigger nations.
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