World Cup Starting XI: France v Nigeria 30 June 2014
World Cup Round of 16 Teams: France v Nigeria Date: 30 June 2014 Venue: Estadio Nacional France and Nigeria will be vying for a place in the quarterfinals of the World Cup when they lock horns in their last 16 clash at Estadio Nacional. France secured their spot in the last 16, as they cruised through Group E after thrashing Switzerland Honduras before drawing with Ecuador. Didier Deschamps rang the changes in their final group game against the Ecuadorians, with the likes of Yohan Cabaye, Patrice Evra, Mathieu Debuchy and Olivier Giroud set to return to the line up, while Mamadou Sakho is a doubt for the clash. Karim Benzema has scored nine goals in his last nine French appearances, including three at this year's tournament. Nigeria, meanwhile, guaranteed their spot in the knockout phase after finishing as runners-up behind Group F leaders, Argentina. Defender, Godfrey Oboabona, could return to the Super Eagles line up after returning to full fitness, while Victor Moses also returned to training but influential midfielder, Babatunde Michael, will miss the rest of the tournament, after sustaining a broken wrist in the 3-2 loss to Argentina. This will be the second ever meeting between the two sides, with the Super Eagles winning the first one back in 2009. Here's how they line up: France: Lloris, Debuchy, Varane, Koscielny, Evra, Pogba, Matuidi, Cabaye, Valbuena, Giroud, Benzema Nigeria: Enyeama, Ambrose, Yobo, Omeruo, Oshaniwa, Musa, Onazi, Mikel, Moses, Emenike, Odemwingie
