Ugwu Oguejiofor Ernest:, external Algeria and Nigeria are very organised teams and can beat any team on a good day.

Callistus Cally Bunke Nwabuikwu:, external French fried! That will be the verdict at the end of this game.

Ajayi Sunkanmi Carlos:, external Welcome to Brazil where dreams become reality. Go and ask the Costa Rica and Colombia. Now it's time for our African teams' dreams to come true.

BBC World's Alex South in Brasilia: "France have fallen back in love with their national team. Four years ago in South Africa, player strikes, rows, resignations and recriminations left the French in disarray on one of the darkest days in the country's football history.

"But a new man in charge, and a good start in Brazil has rekindled the countries love affair with Les Bleus."

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Can Benzema, Pogba and Evra inspire France to a third World Cup final in five attempts? Can the Super Eagles go further than any African team has gone in the World Cup? When will an African team win the World Cup?

BBC World Service reporter John Bennett in Brasilia:, external "Nigeria's preparations for this quarter-final were overshadowed by yet another row about appearance fees.

"The country's president stepped in and, after missing training, peace seemed to be restored to the Super Eagles camp. Yesterday, John Mikel Obi told the media that the issue was 'not a major problem'.

"But if they lose you can be sure that the players will be criticised back in Nigeria for taking their eye off the ball, just days before one of the biggest games in their history."

This is one of the biggest matches in Nigeria's history but their preparations have been overshadowed by a bonus row.

The champions of Africa boycotted training before the weekend because of the dispute, but Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan assured the squad that the money will be paid.

It is not the first time the Super Eagles have made a stance over money - last year they arrived late for the Confederations Cup in Brazil.

This is Nigeria's first World Cup knockout match since the 1998 tournament in France and victory would see the West African nation reach the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. The sides have met only once before, in a friendly match in Saint-Etienne in June 2009 that saw Nigeria emerge with a 1-0 victory.

But trouble has been brewing in the Super Eagles camp. . .

BBC World Service sports reporter John Bennett in Brasilia:, external Around 10,000 France fans expected today.

This is match number 53 at the 2014 World Cup. It's hard to believe but there's only another 11 games after this before the new world champions are crowned.

France or Nigeria will meet the winners of Germany against Algeria, who play later, in the last eight on Friday.

If this turns out to be a day of upsets then Africa will be guaranteed a team in the semi-finals for the first time.

The furthest an African team has advanced in the World Cup is the last eight - Cameroon (1990), Senegal (2002) and Ghana (2010).

They've gone from the moody Bleus to a happy-go-lucky team under Didier Deschamps. But are France about to experience a Bleus Monday?

The side hell-bent on civil war, chaos and destruction in 2010 has been dismantled and replaced by a team with a renewed sense of pride and purpose in 2014.

Suddenly, France are a nation to be taken seriously again on the World Cup stage. But can Nigeria become only the fourth African nation to make it to the World Cup quarter-finals?

Buckle up. We're about to find out. . .

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It's Tour de France week and a breakaway has raced clear of the World Cup peloton.

The yellow jersey of Brazil has made its move into the quarter-finals and has been joined by Netherlands, Colombia and Costa Rica.

Back in the peloton, the blue jersey of France is looking cool and composed after coasting through the group stage and is weighing up the next move.

But Nigeria is seeking to make history. There's no room for error. One false move now and France's Tour de World Cup could come to a crashing end.

France make six changes from the under-strength side that started their goalless draw with Ecuador in the final group game. Yohan Cabaye returns to the team after suspension, while Paul Pogba keeps his place in midfield.

France: Lloris, Debuchy, Evra, Koscielny, Varane, Cabaye, Valbuena, Benzema, Matuidi, Pogba, Giroud.

Chelsea winger Victor Moses returns to Nigeria's line-up after missing the 3-2 defeat by Argentina with a muscular injury. He comes in for Michel Babatunde as the only change for the Super Eagles.

Nigeria: Enyeama, Ambrose, Yobo, Oshaniwa, Omeruo, Onazi, Mikel, Musa, Odemwingie, Moses, Emenike.

France coach Didier Deschamps welcomes back midfielder Yohan Cabaye from suspension.

Mathieu Valbuena could also return to the starting line-up but defender Mamadou Sakho is doubtful due to a thigh injury.

Nigeria forward Victor Moses missed the Argentina game with a muscular injury and faces a fitness test.

Winger Michael Babatunde is out after his wrist was fractured by a shot from team-mate Ogenyi Onazi.