France vs Nigeria, Starting Lineups, TV Times and World Cup Open Thread

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France vs Nigeria, Starting Lineups, TV Times and World Cup Open Thread
France vs Nigeria, Starting Lineups, TV Times and World Cup Open Thread

France are heavily favored to win today’s match to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but they’re coming up against a strong and determined Nigeria team who have talent but also possess a lot of defensive weaknesses.

Where to watch –

Viewers from USA can tune in to these following for the 12 PM EST/9 AM PST kick off

• English language: ESPN and WatchESPN
• Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online
• Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes

Referee –

Mark GEIGER (USA)

Starting line-ups – 

Nigeria: Enyeama; Ambrose, Yobo, Oshaniwa, Omeruo; Onazi, Mikel; Musa, Odemwingie, Moses; Emenike.

France: Lloris, Debuchy, Varane, Koscielny, Evra, Pogba, Matuidi, Cabaye, Valbuena, Giroud, Benzema.

SEE MORE — Everything you need to know about the World Cup.

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