I Want To Play Against Nigeria - Cambiasso

[Folami David]

Argentine footballer Esteban Cambiasso, who plays for Italian team Inter, hopes to be selected to join his national team for a chance to compete at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, media reported Tuesday.
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In an article published by Argentine sports daily Ole, the 33- year-old midfielder said he looked forward to being one of the " surprise" final picks of Argentine national team coach Alejandro Sabella, who has already chosen most of the 23 players.
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"I hope to be Sabella's choice," said Cambiasso, who played in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where he scored one goal. "I hope I have the opportunity to again be in the national team."
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In recent weeks, Sabella has hinted there might be a "surprise" in the final line-up.
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Cambiasso said he has had no talks with the coach and "there is nothing concrete yet," adding he will try to "play at a high level and then we'll see."
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For the cup games, Argentina has been placed in Group F, with its debut match against Bosnia set to take place at Rio de Janeiro 's Maracana Stadium on Sunday, June 15.
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Argentina's second match will be against Iran on Saturday, June 21 in Belo Horizonte.
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The South American team then concludes the first round of games with a match against Nigeria on Tuesday, June 24 in Porto Alegre.

[EbukaOkafor14]

Him playing against Nigeria might be very difficult now because there are lots of special talents the coach will have to pick from. Very difficult one