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The national team coach of Croatia, Zlatko Dalic has said his side ran out of luck when they were drawn in Group D of the FIFA World Cup along with Nigeria, having prayed fervently to avoid the Super Eagles. According to Dalic, Nigeria is one of the best African sides and is feared by participating countries in the tournament. Speaking with reporters after the draw was made on Friday, Dalic said the Super Eagles is feared because of the young and fantastic players in the team.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the FIFA 2018 world cup alongside perennial opponents Argentina, at the Final draws held in Moscow’s State Kremlin Palace on Friday.

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr was among the early arrivals for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup draw holding at the 6,000 capacity concert hall of Moscow’s State Kremlin Palace.

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr expects his team to be drawn in a tough group in today’s 2018 FIFA World Cup draw in Moscow.

Former Nigeria coach Austin Eguavoen has said that big countries are scared of the Super Eagles ahead of the FIFA World Cup draw coming up on Friday in Moscow, Russia.

Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Plateau United, will face Enyimba in the opening fixture of the Super Six competition on December 11 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.

Aiteo Federation Cup champions, Akwa United and MFM FC will clash in the in other opening day fixture.