Nigeria vs South Korea – teams announced
Published:Kanu has been recalled – and reinstated as captain – by Nigeria for their crunch Group B tie with North Korea which kicks off at 7.30pm.
The Portsmouth striker is joined in attack by Yakubu, as Nigeria look to win and boost their goal difference as they look to progress to the last 16. They are 11/4 to qualify for Group B.
South Korea, meanwhile, recall right-back Cha Doo-ri. Captained by Manchester United’s Park Ji-sung, they are 13/10 to win the match.
The teams in full:
Nigeria: Enyema; Yobo, Afolabi, Shittu, Odiah; Uche, Shittu, Ayila, Obiah; Yakubu, Kanu (Captain)
South Korea: Jung Sung-ryong; Cha Doo-ri, Lee Young-pyo, Cho Yong-hyung, Lee Jung-soo, Kim Jung-woo, Ki Sung-yong, Park Ji-sung (Captain), Lee Chung-yong, Park Chu-young, Yeom Ki-hun
How do you see this one going? It is 6/5 for there to be over 2.5 goals. See the full Nigeria vs South Korea match betting market.
