Live report: Croatia vs Nigeria
Croatia and Nigeria will be aiming to get off to a flyer in World Cup Group D when they meet on Saturday in Kaliningrad.
(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on June 14, 2018 shows Croatia’s midfielder Luka Modric (L) in Paris on June 12, 2016, and Nigeria’s midfielder Victor Moses (R) in London on June 2, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / MIGUEL MEDINA AND Ben STANSALL
Despite their talent over the years, the Vatreni have made the knockouts only once as an independent nation from four attempts, while the Super Eagles will be seeking a third last-16 outing.
Croatia have a plethora of midfield talent, with Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic both set to pull the strings and provide chances for the likes of Mario Mandzukic and Ivan Perisic.
John Obi Mikel will try and run things for the Nigerians and his experience will be vital to a young side, which is expected to feature 19-year-old goalkeeper Francis Uzoho
