The Super Eagles of Nigeria were yesterday drawn against archrivals Argentina, Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Group F of Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup conducted at the luxurious Costa do Sauípe in Salvador.
The Final Draw for the Mundial was conducted by FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, assisted by Cafu, Fabio Cannavaro, Alcides Ghiggia, Fernando Hierro, Sir Geoff Hurst, Mario Kempes, Lothar Matthaus and Zinedine Zidane, who were representing the eight World Cup winners.
According to the draws, hosts, Brazil will play Croatia, Mexico and Cameroon in Group A, while Spain, Netherlands, Chile and Australia will battle in Group B, which has been dubbed as the proverbial ‘group of death’ at the 20th FIFA World Cup.
Group C comprises of Colombia, Greece, Côte d’Ivoire and Japan, while Group D is another intriguing pool made up of Uruguay, Costa Rica, England and Italy. Switzerland, Ecuador, France and Honduras will play in Group E, while Germany, Portugal, Ghana and USA will battle in Group G.
However, Belgium, Algeria, Russia and Korea Republic are to play in Group H. Brazil and Croatia will participate in the opening match at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014.
Germany will become the first team to reach 100 World Cup matches when they face Portugal five days later. Meanwhile, the Final will unfold at the cathedral of Brazilian football, the iconic Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, on July 13, 2014.