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Dissecting the Super Eagles as Brazil Beckons…

The 2014 World Cup this summer in Brazil promises to be the ultimate test for Nigeria's Super Eagles. It is a test that will determine if the 2013 Nations Cup win was ephemeral and it is also a test that will evaluate Stephen Keshi's acumen against the big boys. Will Nigeria and Keshi pass the tests or will they disappoint? That is the question currently in the minds of Nigerian soccer fans. Sure, we can all wait for the World Cup to find answers but it is more exciting to take a look at the team and Keshi's tactics in order to steal possible answers. Fortunately, I have watched most of the Super Eagles games under Stephen Keshi and I have observed enough to write confidently about the team's tendencies, its strengths, and its weaknesses. That is exactly what this piece will do. Quick Overview Nigeria is primed to do well at the World Cup barring injuries and off-the-field issues. This is not simply based on the team's stellar record but also based on its play