Team profile: Nigeria

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Nigeria qualified top of their qualification group before convincingly beating Ethiopia 4-1 in a play-off . Relying on their strength at the back with captain and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, they also have striking flair with forwards Victor Moses and Peter Odemwingie.
After failing to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles have undergone a radical transformation under Steven Keshi, who has sought to lower the average age of the squad.
His selection policy, at times controversial, has paid off - this year the Super Eagles won their first African title since 1994. They produced a competent showing at the Confederations Cup, but improvement is needed to reach the knockout stages in 2014.