2018 FIFA World Cup: Nigeria Handed Tough Draw

Nigeria will face a stern test in their bid to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

The Super Eagles will be hoping to appear in their third consecutive world Cup tournament as they were drawn against Cameroon, Zambia and Tunisia on Friday in Cairo, Egypt.

The Eagles have played in six World Cup tournaments and made it to the knockout stage on three occasions.

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The Full draw:

Group A: Libya, Guinea, DR Congo, Tunisia

Group B: Cameroon, Zambia, Nigeria, Algeria

Group C: Morocco, Gabon, Mali, Ivory Coast

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Group D: Burkina Faso, South Africa, Cape Verde, Senegal

Group E: Uganda, Congo, Egypt, Ghana

Only 5 teams – one from each group, are expected to represent Africa at Russia 2018.

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