It is a first meeting between the two countries but Nigeria has not lost to a European country in the opening match of the World Cup while Croatia have not won their opening match in the last two World Cups.

Croatic leads 1-0 in Kaliningrad after a suberb cross causes problem for the Nigeria Defence. Mandzukic throws himself at the ball and his glancing header deflects off Etebo and creeps past Uzoho causing an own goal.

Rakitic became the first man to be awarded a yellow card in the 30th minute after he chopped down Moses while he was trying to break away.

Nigeria have failed to attempt a single shot on target yet in this match and have only had one touch in the opposition box.

We hope for a better second half