Nigeria could well be without a recognised left-back as they take on South Korea in Durban on Tuesday evening.
Taye Taiwo is a doubt with a groin injury, while his deputy Uwa Echiejile is also an injury concern.
Midfielder Sani Kaita is suspended following his sending off against Greece, so coach Lars Lagerback is going to have to shuffle his side regardless.
Although they lost their first two games, Nigeria can still go through to the last 16 if they win and Greece lose to Argentina.
South Korea, meanwhile, are expected to start with Monaco's Park Chu-young as the lone striker with Park ji-sung of Manchester United providing support from behind.
Despite a humbling at the hands of Argentina, South Korea will progress if they draw the match and Diego Maradona's side make it three wins from three against Greece.