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France national football team
World Cup | Round of 16
Jun 30, 2014 at 5pm UK
 
Nigeria national football team

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Pogba (79'), Yobo (90+2' og.)
FT(HT: 0-0)
Reaction
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Blaise Matuidi escapes punishment for Ogenyi Onazi tackle
FIFA confirms that France midfielder Blaise Matuidi will face no further action for a challenge on Nigeria's Ogenyi Onazi.
Jul 2, 15:09
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Blaise Matuidi praises Paul Pogba display
Blaise Matuidi praises Paul Pogba for his display during France's World Cup last-16 victory against Nigeria.
Jul 2, 00:22
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nigeria deny Stephen Keshi resignation
Nigeria's Football Federation denies reports that coach Stephen Keshi has offered his resignation following their World Cup exit on Monday.
Jul 1, 21:18
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Antoine Griezmann pleased with performance
Antoine Griezmann admits that he was happy with his performance during France's 2-0 victory over Nigeria in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jul 1, 12:18
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Paul Pogba: 'France fear nobody'
Paul Pogba claims that France hold no fear ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Germany.
Jul 1, 11:38
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John Obi Mikel: 'No need for Nigeria to be downbeat'
John Obi Mikel calls on his Nigeria teammates to stay positive following their defeat to France in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jul 1, 11:29
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John Obi Mikel: 'Referee should have punished Olivier Giroud for elbow'
John Obi Mikel accuses referee Mark Geiger of failing to punish Olivier Giroud for elbowing him during Nigeria's defeat to France.
Jul 1, 03:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Blaise Matuidi apologises to Ogenyi Onazi for mistimed tackle
France midfielder apologises to Nigeria's Ogenyi Onazi for the challenge that ended his game.
Jul 1, 00:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi steps down following France defeat
Nigeria boss Stephen Keshi becomes the sixth manager to leave his post at the World Cup.
Jul 1, 00:21
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France coach Didier Deschamps 'proud' of Nigeria scalp
France coach Didier Deschamps lavishes praise on his players following their World Cup victory over Nigeria.
Jun 30, 23:14
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Stephen Keshi criticises "lenient" referee
Stephen Keshi criticises the performance of American referee Mark Geiger following Nigeria's 2-0 defeat against France.
Jun 30, 20:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul Pogba hails "proudest moment" of his career
Paul Pogba describes scoring against Nigeria as "one of the best moments" of his life as France booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jun 30, 20:22

The Match

Player Ratings

Sports Mole's player ratings from France's 2-0 win over Nigeria.

Analysis

Sports Mole analyses the World Cup last-16 match between France and Nigeria at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia.

Match Report

France advance to the quarter-finals of the World Cup and knock out Nigeria thanks to second-half goals from Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the World Cup last 16 match between France and Nigeria at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia.

HT Report

Neither France nor Nigeria are able to break the deadlock in the opening half of this afternoon's World Cup last-16 tie in Brasilia.

Team News

A thigh injury rules Liverpool centre-back Mamadou Sakho out of France's World Cup tie with Nigeria.

Preview

Sports Mole takes a closer look at the World Cup last-16 tie between France and Nigeria in Brasilia.

Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mamadou Sakho remains doubtful for France
Mamadou Sakho remains doubtful for France ahead of their last-16 clash with Nigeria at the World Cup.
Jun 30, 11:52
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Didier Deschamps: 'France taking Nigeria seriously'
France coach Didier Deschamps insists that his team are taking Nigeria seriously ahead of their second-round showdown at the World Cup.
Jun 30, 11:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Hugo Lloris insists France only focused on next game at World Cup
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris insists that he and his teammates are just taking the World Cup game by game as they prepare to face Nigeria in the last 16.
Jun 30, 08:08
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Didier Deschamps: 'Nigeria can cause us problems'
France boss Didier Deschamps believes that his side will be tested at the back by Nigeria in their second-round clash at the World Cup.
Jun 30, 03:30
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi calls on Nigeria players to learn from past experience
Stephen Keshi calls on his Nigeria players to learn from past experience as they take on France in the last 16 of the World Cup tomorrow night.
Jun 29, 22:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Obi Mikel expecting "spectacular" last-16 tie against France
Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel expects his side's last-16 tie against France to be a "spectacular game".
Jun 29, 21:16
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Vincent Enyeama: 'Nigeria fear nobody'
Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama claims that his team fears nobody ahead of their last-16 encounter with France at the World Cup.
Jun 29, 13:33
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Morgan Schneiderlin: 'France dealing with pressure'
France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin insists that he and his teammates are capable of dealing with pressure at the World Cup.
Jun 29, 13:17
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joseph Yobo: 'Nigeria not afraid of France'
Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo tells his teammates that they have nothing to be afraid of when they play France in the second round of the World Cup.
Jun 29, 11:20
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Yohan Cabaye: 'Humility key for France'
France midfielder Yohan Cabaye says that it is crucial that Les Blues remain grounded if they are to progress further in the World Cup.
Jun 29, 09:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Laurent Koscielny wary of Nigeria test
France defender Laurent Koscielny warns Les Blues not to take Nigeria for granted in Monday's last 16 clash in Brasilia.
Jun 29, 09:38
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Yohan Cabaye: 'France can't be arrogant against Nigeria'
France midfielder Yohan Cabaye warns his teammates not to behave arrogantly as they get ready to face Nigeria in the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday night.
Jun 28, 20:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Bacary Sagna: 'France are failures unless we win World Cup'
Bacary Sagna believes that France will have failed unless they win the World Cup.
Jun 28, 02:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joseph Yobo: 'Nigeria focussed on France clash'
Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo says that he is only concentrating on his country's World Cup match against France, despite a row over bonuses.
Jun 27, 17:08
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul Pogba: 'France happy to meet any team at World Cup'
Paul Pogba insists that France are ready to play any team during their World Cup campaign.
Jun 27, 05:26
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Olivier Giroud: 'France must improve up front'
France striker Olivier Giroud believes that the side's forwards must take more of their chances throughout the rest of the World Cup.
Jun 26, 14:42
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