World Cup 2018: 5 Nigerian players to watch out for

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Nigeria started their strongest eleven against England

#4 Ahmed Musa

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Musa has not been scoring as frequently as he would have liked

The Leicester City forward spent his season on loan at CSKA Moscow. His scoring records have not caught the eye though. Musa had a goal every 223 minutes which is hardly inspiring. That being said, he remains one of the top scorers for Nigeria.

After making his international debut in 2010, Musa has made 71 appearances, scoring 13 goals in the process. It will not be the player's first World Cup as he had previously participated in the 2014 edition.

Musa was even called up to the 30-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but an ankle injury eventually ruled him out of the competition. The last time he scored for his country was back on 1st June 2017. He will have to work an extra mile to find his scoring boots once again during the competition.

Judging from his performances for CSKA Moscow, Musa will add the directness and pace to the attack. He is able to drive the ball forward quickly whenever he has possession and creates lots of problems for defenders.

The 25-year-old may not be the best player on the team but he is one of the more experienced ones and that could make a difference for the Super Eagles.

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Edited by Amit Mishra