Enyeama: We can be first, to avoid the French

Enyeama: We can be first, to avoid the French

Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama did not exclude the possibility that the Super Eagles finished first in Group F at the World Cup

His statement 'stinging eyes' considering that Nigeria plays in a group with Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, but goalkeeper of Lille is extremely optimistic and confident that Nigeria will get very far in Brazil.

"Ghana has almost reached the semi-finals four years ago and we will achieve even better results, and will become the first African team to be in the semifinals of the World Cup," said Enyeama, confident that Nigeria will be a big surprise of Mundial.

"I think we'll make a big score. We are focused on the World Cup and on the African continent are proud of us."

Nigeria play in Group F along with Argentina, Bosnia and Iran. In case to pass further could play against France or Switzerland, depending on which place finishes that selection.

"It will be interesting if we played against France, but also if our opponent be Switzerland. Important thing is to pass the group. Maybe, in fact, we might be first in the group and avoid the French," added Enyeama.