Nigeria will be looking to take over Italy and celebrate on being the first African team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2014 on Monday.
The two sides will line up against each other in an international friendly in London and the Eagles side will look forward to deliver their best after sealing the spot for Brazil at Craven Cottage, home to the Premier League Fulham side.
Goals from Victor Moses and Victor Obinna helped the Nigerian side ensure their position in five out of their six attempts.
Godfrey Oboabona was injured on the second half and might be a doubt for the trip to London.
Impressive Italia side are one of the strongest side in the World Cup as they qualified with an unbeaten record in their 10 game run with six wins and four draws in the Group B.
Italy were help in a 1-1 draw against Germany in the San Siro stadium on Friday with goals from Mats Hummel for Germany in the first half which was equalized by Ignazio Abate to maintain their dominance over Germany since 1995.
Andrea Barzagli is set to be sidelined with a thigh injury and has made a return to his club back.
Recent Form:
Italy: WWDDD
Nigeria: WWWLW
Probable lineups:
Italy: Sirigu – Maggio, Bonucci, Ogbonna, Pasqual – Candreva, De Rossi, Montolivo, Florenzi – Balotelli, Rossi
Nigeria: Enyeama – Omeruo, Ambrose, Oboabona, Elderson – Mikel, Onazi – Musa, Ideye, Moses – Emenike
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