Group B - Nigeria

Nigeria have never gone beyond the second round in the World Cup - the last time they even did that was 1998. And I'm afraid to say I don't think there will be any difference this time around. The lack of raw talent is worrying. Every English-based player is a fringe player, and those who do very rarely make it into the starting line up are inevitably dropped by their teams the next game.

The Nigerian Football federation have set Nigeria the target of semi finals. Unless something incredible happens, I think they may be VERY disappointed.

Capital City: Abuja
Captain: Joseph Yobo
Manager: Lars Lagerback
Star Man: Victor Obinna - if Obinna does well at the World Cup, he could well be on his way for a big-money move to England. Having spent the last season on loan at Malaga from inter Milan, and performing incredibly well, the man's pace and poaching ability could play nicely into a big move come the end of July.
Group Games: Argentina (12th June); Greece (17th June); Korea Republic (22nd June)
Adam's Prediction: I hate to say it, but its a distinct possibility that they may not even pick up a point... 4th in Group B.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Dele Aiyenugba (Bnei Yehuda), Austin Ejide (Hapoel Petah Tikvah), Vincent Enyeama (Hapoel Tel Aviv) 

Defenders: Dele Adeleye (Sparta Rotterdam), Rabiu Afolabi (Red Bull Salzburg), Elderson Echiejile (Stade Rennes), Chidi Odiah (CSKA Moscow), Danny Shittu (Bolton Wanderers), Taye Taiwo (Olympique Marseille), Joseph Yobo (Everton) 

Midfielders: Yusuf Ayila (Dynamo Kiev), Dickson Etuhu (Fulham), Sani Kaita (Alania Vladikavhaz), Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth), Haruna Lukman (Monaco), John Obi Mikel (Chelsea), Kalu Uche (Almeria), John Utaka (Portsmouth) 

Strikers: Yakubu Aiyegbeni (Everton), Obafemi Martins (VfL Wolfsburg), Obinna Nsofor (Malaga), Chinedu Obasi (Hoffenheim), Peter Odemwingie (Lokomotiv Moscow)