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'The toughest game for us' - Croatia coach on World Cup opener vs. Nigeria

The Europeans meet with the Super Eagles for the first time in the global tourney and their boss is looking forward to a difficult tie

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic has predicted that their World Cup opener against Nigeria will be the toughest for them.

The Fiery Ones face the three-time African champions on June 16 before ties with other Group D opponents - Iceland and Argentina.

The Super Eagles have enjoyed positive performances since Gernot Rohr took charge in 2016, qualifying them for the global showpiece with ease.

And the 51-year-old gaffer, who applauded the German tactician, expects a tough contest with the west Africans.