NIGERIA’S 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH FIXTURES: See Date, Time, Host City Weather, Stadium Capacity...

Nigeria’s first two games at 2014 FIFA World cup may not attract much attendance. But if Super Eagles do well in their match against IRAN and Bosnia, then the final game against Argentina may become a ‘star game.’

As we take a look at the Group F Fixtures, we try to find out kick off in Nigeria time, Host cities and weather, Stadium capacity and possible attendance and support for the Nigerian side.

Iran   Vs      Nigeria

Date: 16 June 2014

Time: 20:00 GMT+ (8pm)

Stadium Capacity: Arena da Baixada 25,272

Host City/ Weather: Curitiba Winter is cooler with brief occurrence of snow, average 18°C / 64°F to 20°C / 68°F. May not be favorable for Nigerian players, although most of the team members play in Europe may be use to the weather.

Nigerians Living in Curitiba: Estimated 8, 000

Iranians living in Curitiba: 3, 000

Expected Attendance: The Arena may be half full, with more support for the Nigerian team.

Nigeria       Vs      Bosnia and Herzegovina

Date: 21 June 2014

Time: 23:00 GMT+ (11pm)

Stadium Capacity: Arena Pantanal, 42,968

Host City/ Weather: Cuiaba Summer is humid with light rain shower but may be even hotter around 21 June, Average 23 °C / 73.4 °F to 24 °C / 84.4 °F. May favor the Nigerian side.

Nigerians Living in Cuiaba: Estimated 9, 500,

Bosnians living in Cuiaba: Estimated 5, 200

Expected Attendance: Stadium may be a quarter full with more support for the Nigerian side, because the city has more indigenous population of African origins.

Nigeria       Vs      Argentina (Star Game)

Date: 25 June 2014

Time: 17:00 GMT+ (5pm)

Stadium Capacity: Estadio Beira-Rio 56,000

Host City/ Weather: Porto Alegre Summer is humid temperate climate, no dry season. The month of June is characterized by gradually falling daily high temperatures, with daily highs around 68°F throughout the month, exceeding 80°F or dropping below 57°F only one day in ten. May favor both teams.

Nigerians Living in Porto Alegre: Estimated 6, 700

Argentines living in Porto Alegre :Estimated 306, 000

Expected Attendance: Stadium may be full to capacity, with more fans traveling down from Sao Paulo to see the game. However, it will more of Argentine Support.