Midfielder of the national team of Nigeria John Obi Mikel commented on the upcoming match against Croatia.

Team Nigeria in the first match at the 2018 World Cup will play on June 16 against Croatia in Kaliningrad. Beginning at 22:00.

"190 million Nigerians are waiting for our victory. We also strongly want to get three points. In football, everything happens, it is impossible to be the best in all matches. We will try to play well and win, "said Obi Mikel.

"All issues with the bonus were decided before coming to Russia. All the players are happy and ready to go on the field ".

The Nigerian team plays in Group D with Croatia (June 16th), Iceland (June 22nd) and Argentina (June 26th).

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