Nigerian midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi has said that Super Eagles first game in Russia 2018 World Cup against Croatia on Saturday is the team’s World Cup final.
Onazi said although Nigeria is parading the youngest squad in the tournament, they will surprise the world.
Nigeria will tackle Croatia on Saturday night by 8pm Nigerian time in Kaliningrad.
Onazi told reporters in Russia, “This is the most important game we will play at the World Cup because we wish to take it a game at a time.
“Also, the first game in any tournament is very important, as it will most likely determine how far you can go.
“We are the youngest team but these young boys are ready to make a big difference here.
“We want to go past the Round of 16 and afterwards we will see what happens,” he said.
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