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The 2014 FIFA World Cup Nigeria squad weren’t that bad considering they too, like the 1994 squad, got to the round of 16 before being knocked out of the tournament by France.
They recorded a draw, a win and a loss to get out of the group stage that had Bosnia and Herzegovina and Super Eagles’ regular World Cup foes, Argentina.
And once again, a Nigerian coach, Stephen Keshi, took the Nigeria national team to the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup, performing better than Festus Onigbinde who did it disgracefully in 2002.
Who Won 2014 World Cup?
This was the World Cup that saw Lionel Messi nearly lifting the only major trophy that has eluded him in his illustrious career but Germany denied him and his Argentine teammates.
Thus Germany were the 2014 world cup winner when they defeated Argentina one nil at full time.
The Netherlands got third place, while the fourth place position went to Brazil.
Germany vs Argentina 1-0 Highlights of 2014 World Cup Final
Below are all the teams that participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil which was held between June 12 – July 13.
Teams in 2014 World Cup
1. Australia
2. Iran
3. Japan
4. South Korea
5. Algeria
6. Cameroon
7. Ghana
8. Ivory Coast
9. Nigeria
10. Costa Rica
11. Honduras
12. Mexico
13. United States
14. Argentina
15. Brazil
16. Chile
17. Colombia
18. Ecuador
19. Uruguay
20. Belgium
21. Bosnia and Herzegovina
22. Croatia
23. England
24. France
25. Germany
26. Greece
27. Italy
28. Netherlands
29. Portugal
30. Russia
31. Spain
32. Switzerland
2014 World Cup AWARDS
| Award | Winner |
| Adidas Golden Ball | Lionel Messi (Argentina) |
| Adidas Silver Ball | Thomas Mueller (Germany) |
| Adidas Bronze Ball | Arjen Robben (Netherlands) |
| Adidas Golden Boot | James Rodrigez (Colombia) |
| Adidas Silver Shoe | Thomas Mueller (Germany) |
| Adidas Bronze Shoe | Neymar (Brazil) |
| Best Young Player Award | Paul Pogba (France) |
| Adidas Golden Glove | Manuel Neuer (Germany) |
| FIFA Fair Play Award | Colombia |
Nigeria 2014 World Cup Results
| Match | Results |
| IR Iran vs Nigeria (Groupstage) | 0-0 draw |
| Nigeria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (Groupstage) | 1-0 win |
| Nigeria vs Argentina (Groupstage) | 2-3 loss |
| France vs Nigeria (Round of 16) | 2-0 loss |
2014 FIFA World Cup Nigeria Squad
Goalkeepers
| Name | Club |
| Chigozie Agbim | Enugu Rangers (Nigeria) |
| Austin Ejide | Hapoel Be’er Sheva (Israel) |
| Vincent Enyeama | Lille OSC (France) |
Defenders
| Name | Club |
| Efe Ambrose | Celtic FC (Scotland) |
| Azubuike Egwuekwe | Warri Wolves (Nigeria) |
| Ebenezer Kunle | Sunshine Stars (Nigeria) |
| Godfrey Oboabona | Çaykur Rizespor (Turkey) |
| Kenneth Omeruo | Middlesbrough FC (England) |
| Juwon Oshaniwa | FC Ashdod (Israel) |
| Joseph Yobo | Norwich City (England) |
Midfielder
| Name | Club |
| Ramon Azeez | UD Almería (Spain) |
| Reuben Shalu Gabriel | Waasland-Beveren (Belgium) |
| John Mikel Obi | Chelsea FC (England) |
| Ogenyi Onazi | Lazio (Italy) |
| Ejike Uzoenyi | Enugu Rangers (Nigeria) |
Forwards
| Name | Club |
| Shola Ameobi | Newcastle United (England) |
| Michel Babatunde | Volyn Lutsk (Ukraine) |
| Emmanuel Emenike | Fenerbahçe (Turkey) |
| Victor Moses | Liverpool FC (England) |
| Ahmed Musa | CSKA Moskva (Russia) |
| Uche Nwofor | Heerenveen (Netherlands) |
| Peter Odemwingie | Stoke City (England) |
| Michael Uchebo | Cercle Brugge (Belgium) |
Manager: Stephen Keshi
