Wise old head: Ambrose is one of a handful of experienced Super Eagles
Iran and Nigeria open their World Cup campaigns later today in Curitiba. Carlos Queiroz's men are 400/1 shots to get all the way to the final but will hope to cause problems for the African Cup of Nations champions. The Super Eagles have slightly more lofty ambitions and will hope to progress out of the group at the expense of Bosnia.
Here's our guide. When is it?
The match will take place on Monday June 16 at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba.
Kick off will be 8pm GMT. Where is it?
The match will take place in the southern city of Curitiba.
The clash marks the first in the 43,000-seater Arena da Baixada of the tournament.
Three more group games will follow with Australia and Spain coming to town next week.
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Stage is set: The Arena da Baixada will host four World Cup group matches
Past meetings
The pair have only met on one previous occasion with Nigeria coming out victors back in 1998.
Ahmed Garcia's goal gave the Super Eagles a 1-0 win in Hong Kong. Ones to watch Ashkan Dejagah - The Fulham attacking midfielder is one of the most recognisable figures in the team plus he can play a bit, too.
He
can score goals from long range as well, as he showed in wicked strikes
against Everton and Newcastle at Craven Cottage last season. He has
four international goals in his 14 appearances for Iran. John Obi Mikel - With just one goal in over 200 appearances for Chelsea, few Blues fans would ever imagine the 27-year-old as an attacking playmaker.
But
that is the role he has been given by Keshi, who will again turn to
Mikel to provide the creativity and experience to ensure progression. Kenneth Omeruo -
The defender signed for Chelsea back in 2012 but was immediately
loaned out to ADO Den Haag and spent last season with Middlesbrough,
making 14 appearances.
He made his international debut at the age
of 19 and is set to vie with Celtic's Efe Ambrose for a spot in Keshi's
starting line-up. Eagles: Nigeria will hope to soar into the last 16 and beyond in Brazil
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown exclusively live at BBC1 with coverage beginning at 7.30pm.
Gary Lineker will be your host with Steve Bower and Kevin Kilbane on commentary duties.
BBC Radio 5Live will have the whole match live with Jonathan Overend and Chris Waddle the men with the mics. But what if I don't have a TV or radio handy?
Well then you are in luck, as Mirror Football will be providing a live blog on the match.
You lucky people.
Be sure to check back later on on Friday evening for all the team news, previews and updates from the game. Betting
Somewhat unsurprisingly Nigeria are the favourites coming in a shade odds on at 19/20.
Iran are a touch longer at 10/3 while the draw is available at 12/5.
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