Nigeria have been involved in some top World Cup matches but they missed out in 2006 and will be keen to make an impact in South Africa.
| Date | Team | Scores | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/08 | Nigeria | 2 - 0 | South Africa |
| 07/06/08 | Sierra Leone | 0 - 1 | Nigeria |
| 15/06/08 | Equatorial Guinea | 0 - 1 | Nigeria |
| 21/06/08 | Nigeria | 2 - 0 | Equatorial Guinea |
| 06/09/08 | South Africa | 0 - 1 | Nigeria |
| 11/10/08 | Nigeria | 4 - 1 | Sierra Leone |
| 29/03/09 | Mozambique | 0 - 0 | Nigeria |
| 07/06/09 | Nigeria | 3 - 0 | Kenya |
| 20/09/09 | Tunisia | 0 - 0 | Nigeria |
| 06/09/09 | Nigeria | 2 - 2 | Tunisia |
| 11/10/09 | Nigeria | 1 - 0 | Mozambique |
| 14/11/09 | Kenya | 2 - 3 | Nigeria |
Nigeria have shown before they can upset big sides at the World Cup and they could do so again in South Africa. Playing in their own continent will be a nice advantage for them.
Nigeria are a decent side and should be aided by playing in Africa. they are well capable of qualifying but as shown in their previous World Cup performances, they struggle when facing the better teams in the Second Round and that is likely to be as far as they get.
Back Nigeria's stage of elimination to be the Second Round
Nigeria World Cup Odds look more than fair and could be a nice value bet despite the team not having the quality to win the World Cup.
Nigeria could go well in the group stage and if they qualify the Nigeria World Cup Odds will fall dramatically so back them before the tournament and lay off if they get to the Second Round.
Recommended Bet: Back Nigeria to win the World Cup on Betfair and lay off if they reach the Second Round
Nigeria could have a pretty decent tournament, even better than Sporting Index expect, so buy them in the outright tournament index and if they go well you will make a nice profit.