Aluko clinging to World Cup hopes

Sone Aluko wins his first call-up in more than two years as Nigeria, who are without a coach, name a squad for their Nations Cup qualifiers.

The Confederation of African Football believes its decision to move the timing of the Cup of Nations is paying immediate dividends in Brazil.

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The cynics can eat humble pie. Brazil 2014 has after all confounded critics to ensconce itself among the very best World Cups in history.

Toronto striker Bright Dike is officially ruled out of Nigeria's World Cup squad after surgery on an Achilles injury.

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Algeria face Belgium in World Cup Group H on Tuesday, hoping to upset the fancied outsiders to win the tournament.