Overview Match number 53 is the fifth match of the knock- out stages. France won 2 matches and drew 1 to collect 7 points to finish on top of Group E. Nigeria, on the other hand, won 1 match and drew 1 to collect 4 points to finish second in Group F.

France: France's performance in group stages was quite impressive. This is especially significant because there were several big European teams which failed to perform well in the tournament. Spain, Italy, England and Croatia failed to qualify for the "Round of 16" while France, which had a poor run at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, has been brilliant. France scored 8 goals in its first 2 matches. Karim Benzema has been playing well, scoring 3 goals in the first two matches.

The third match, however, was a striking contrast of its first two matches. The match against Ecuador ended in a goalless draw even though France had numerous opportunities to score.

There could have been 8-9 goals in the second half itself but there seemed to be a strange French inability to score. As we go to the knock-out stage, France needs to get back to its goal scoring approach.

Nigeria: Nigeria won against Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 and had a goalless draw against Iran to collect 4 points. However, its best performance came against Argentina even though it lost it 2-3.

Historically, the African team has an uncanny tendency of being in Argentina's group. Its best performance often comes against the South American team.

Nigeria played excellent football and scored goals soon after Argentina did. Vincent Enyeama, the Nigerian goalkeeper who was the man of the match in 2010 world cup match against Argentina, played brilliantly again and denied several goals. Ahmed Musa was fabulous in scoring two brilliant goals to match Lionel Messi.

Nigeria has all the fire power to match France if it manages to stay organised. Head to Head These two teams played only once times against each other before. Nigeria scored 1 goal to win the match. Key Players France: Karim Benzema and Moussa Sissoko Nigeria: Vincent Enyeama and Ahmed Musa Date,

Time: 5:00 PM

The match will be held at Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha in Brasília.

The match will end like dis:
Nigeria 3:2 France (Nigeria will score the winning goal in Extra time)


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fingard02k: Overview Match number 53 is the fifth match of the knock- out stages. France won 2 matches and drew 1 to collect 7 points to finish on top of Group E. Nigeria, on the other hand, won 1 match and drew 1 to collect 4 points to finish second in Group F.

France: France's performance in group stages was quite impressive. This is especially significant because there were several big European teams which failed to perform well in the tournament. Spain, Italy, England and Croatia failed to qualify for the "Round of 16" while France, which had a poor run at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, has been brilliant. France scored 8 goals in its first 2 matches. Karim Benzema has been playing well, scoring 3 goals in the first two matches.

The third match, however, was a striking contrast of its first two matches. The match against Ecuador ended in a goalless draw even though France had numerous opportunities to score.

There could have been 8-9 goals in the second half itself but there seemed to be a strange French inability to score. As we go to the knock-out stage, France needs to get back to its goal scoring approach.

Nigeria: Nigeria won against Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 and had a goalless draw against Iran to collect 4 points. However, its best performance came against Argentina even though it lost it 2-3.

Historically, the African team has an uncanny tendency of being in Argentina's group. Its best performance often comes against the South American team.

Nigeria played excellent football and scored goals soon after Argentina did. Vincent Enyeama, the Nigerian goalkeeper who was the man of the match in 2010 world cup match against Argentina, played brilliantly again and denied several goals. Ahmed Musa was fabulous in scoring two brilliant goals to match Lionel Messi.

Nigeria has all the fire power to match France if it manages to stay organised. Head to Head These two teams played only once times against each other before. Nigeria scored 1 goal to win the match. Key Players France: Karim Benzema and Moussa Sissoko Nigeria: Vincent Enyeama and Ahmed Musa Date,

Time: 5:00 PM

The match will be held at Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha in Brasília.

GOD BLESS NIGERIA(SUPER EAGLES) WITH GRACE TO WIN.

Naija 2 vs 1 France. Being patriotic

Hit "Like" if you believe Nigeria will beat France!

Nigeria 1- 0 France

Before the tournament kicked off, FIFA ran a world cup simulations featuring all the 32 teams. At the round of 16 Nigeria met France and pipped them 1-0 before bowing out gracefully at the round of 8.

I hope it happens like that in real life come Monday, barring crashing out in the round of 8 of course!

GO!! Super Eagles!! Go!!

I'm sorry to say this: it's going to be France 5 vs 1 Nigeria.

This match will end wit over 1.5 goals.

Oh on Monday is the day the super eagles will return home,how nice.....

Hemanwel: I'm sorry to say this: it's going to be France 5 vs 1 Nigeria.

Devil get behind us. Nig 0 France 0. Nigeria to win penalty after xtra time 5 3.

Nigeria 0:3 France
Let dem jst come home jor
So that my blood pressure can com bak to normal

france go beat us blue black except mikel starts 4rm s bench....
but i pray we win....amen

.................................Enyeama
Efe.........Oboabona....Omeruo.......Oshaniwa
....................Onazi......Mikel..................
Emenike.........Osaze............Moses
......................Musa.........

fingard02k: what are your predictions?

nigeria 7. france 3

blueto: Hit "Like" if you believe Nigeria will beat France!

M nor hitting shitt ¤ ¤

france 2-nigeria2, pk france 5 nigeria 3

Yaaaaaayyyyyy....so happy to be here...misd my #worldcup family..

Nigeria to win by 1-0, by packing the bus.

If the our defense can get their act together and not make our Vincent E vulnerable I will say 2-1 in favour of Nigeria


However if not

2-1 in favour of france

2:1 in favour of nigeria

Penalty tinz...buh Nigeria will win

Seat booked!
#TeamSuperEagles

France 1 Nigeria 0

Naija can beat the French if they improve on defending set pieces

Go 9ja

Nigeria 1 France 0













*I pray*

Hey! What happened to all the "likes" I have toiled hard for all these years......its all gone! From 218 "likes" to a mere 28 "likes"



Runs to the gate of nairaland..carrying a banner

"Bring back our "likes"o "
Sobs



In other news....it wud end as a draw 2-2 .then. penalties .... luck wud carry on from there

It might be Nigeria 3 - France 2.

Nigerian goals seem to increment by one with each match.