Super Eagles defender Azubuike Egwuekwe has tipped Nigeria to reach the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The African champions are drawn in the first round of next year’s World Cup with Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iran.
Nigeria’s best performance at the global finals was achieved at the 1994 and 1998 tournaments, where they reached the knockout Round of 16.
However, Warri Wolves skipper, who is presently in the camp of the home-based Super Eagles preparing for the 2014 CHAN in South Africa, told MTNFootball.com Nigeria have the quality to reach the last eight of Brazil 2014.
“I know we will make the quarterfinals and from there anything can happen,” Egwuekwe said.
“I have confidence in our team and I know that we have quality players who can stand up to any side at the World Cup.”
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