Nigerian mentors Guernot Rohr told about the state of one of the leaders of the national team - John Obi Mikel.

The duel with Argentina will decide the future of Nigeria at the World Cup.

In such an important match, the head coach of the "superorl" Gernot Rohr wants to use all his strongest players, despite the health problems of midfielder John Obi Mikel.

"Unfortunately, one of our football players is injured. Our captain has a fracture of the metacarpal bone, but I think he will play with damage ".

"Now the medical service is working hard to improve his health status".

"We are focused on the match with Argentina and will try to demonstrate the best that we are capable of," said Rohr.

Match Nigeria - Argentina will be held on June 26 at 21:00 Kiev time.