Saturday’s Group B game appeared to be a mismatch with 89 places separating the two sides in the FIFA rankings. Three-times African champions Nigeria, with a population of around 190 million, have taken part at six World Cups and have players scattered around Europe’s top leagues. Burundi, with a population of around 10 million, have a squad whose players are based mainly with clubs in Africa and have never been at a major tournament. But Berahino suggested that his team mates had shown they were ready to take a step up in their careers. I’m sure there will be teams looking at certain players and I can be proud of them.

Source: The Guardian June 24, 2019 04:30 UTC