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Centre back Sotirios Kyrgiakos is set to return for Greece, while winger Peter Odemwingie could start for Nigeria.

Odemwingie came on as a substitute in the match against Argentina and performed well and is set to replace Haruna in midfield.

Left back Taye Taiwo, who sustained an minor injury in Nigeria’s opener against Argentina, is expected to be fit enough to start for Lars Lagerback’s side.

Lagerback is unlikely to make any further changes from the side that started against Argentina.

Greece manager Otto Rehhagel will bring Kyrgiakos into central defence after a poor showing in the opening game against South Korea. The Liverpool defender will replace Papadopoulos.

Elsewhere, Rehhagel is likely to give his underperforming players a second chance, with Karagounis again skippering the side despite his early substitution in the opening match.

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