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Could formation shift save the Super Eagles?

The new tactical shape Rohr has been trialling might be key to progress in Russia, but it requires dropping one of the side's star turns

COMMENT By Solace Chukwu Follow on Twitter

If there is any consolation to be had from these most recent friendlies, it is that Nigeria typically underwhelm in pre-World Cup warm-ups.

The readiest example is 1998, of course, but the Super Eagles did manage a fortunate draw against Greece and a hapless loss against the United States only four years ago. In 2010, the sole victory en route to South Africa was a narrow defeat of North Korea.