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World Cup 2018 power rankings

By James Dudko

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Per Mertesacker of Germany holds the trophy a loft during the 2014 World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at The Maracana Stadium on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Per Mertesacker of Germany holds the trophy a loft during the 2014 World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at The Maracana Stadium on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) /
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WROCLAW, POLAND – MARCH 23: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria reacts during the international friendly match between Poland and Nigeria at the Municipal Stadium on March 23, 2018 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by Pawel Andrachiewicz/PressFocus/MB Media/Getty Images)
WROCLAW, POLAND – MARCH 23: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria reacts during the international friendly match between Poland and Nigeria at the Municipal Stadium on March 23, 2018 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by Pawel Andrachiewicz/PressFocus/MB Media/Getty Images) /

12. Nigeria

The Super Eagles are sending a deep and versatile squad to Russia. It’s a group front-loaded in forward areas.

Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho and former Watford frontman Odion Ighalo will ensure Nigeria don’t lack for goals. The prolific pair will rely on Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi for creativity. His quick footwork and technique have a natural home in the No. 10 position.

Further back, Iheanacho’s Foxes team-mate Wilfred Ndidi will hold together midfield alongside Mikel John Obi. Meanwhile, Chelsea man Victor Moses and CSKA’s Ahmed Musa will offer pace and energy out wide.

This is a squad more than capable of beating Croatia to the runners-up spot in Group D.

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