Nigeria: Super Eagles Ranked 18th Likeliest Team to Win World Cup

According to UBS, an investment bank and financial services company, Nigeria are the 18th likeliest team to win the World Cup in Russia with a 0.3% chance. The Super Eagles, according to the report, stand the best chance of African team to win the World Cup with Senegal (21st, 0.2%), Morocco (26th, 0.1), Egypt (28th, 0.0) and Tunisia (29th, 0.0).

Egypt's low chances are surprising considering the form of Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah. The PFA player of the year is the most important player for Egypt, who are a defensively sturdy side.

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