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Team preview: Nigeria

Originally Published: June 1, 2010
By Brent Latham | Special to ESPN.com

This is not your father's Nigerian team. The Super Eagles have historically been known as an attack-happy side that takes a rather nonchalant approach toward defense. But the back four and goalkeeper may be the strength of this edition, which will take the goals where it can get them in a tight Group B.

The Super Eagles needed a late comeback on the last day of qualifying just to get to the World Cup, edging out Tunisia. Nigeria is nevertheless among the favorites among African teams ...

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