Super Eagles yet again suffered from a set-piece and this time, it cost them their Round of 16 spot at Russia 2018 World Cup.
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi seemingly lifted the weight of his country off his shoulders with a fantastic goal. But was cancelled out in the 51st minute by a perfectly-struck penalty by Chelsea man, Victor Moses.
A Marcos Rojo stunner ensured that the South Americans moved to the next stage ahead of the former African champions.
Substitute Odion Ighalo would have been the hero of the game but spurned two excellent chances in the second half.
It was a complete disappointment for Super Eagles who bossed the second half but Ighalo’s profligacy came back to haunt them as Argentina will play France in Kazan this weekend.
Here is how Super Eagles again…
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