The Super Eagles of Nigeria play their last game of the group stage in Russia against arch-rivals Argentina in its most important world cup match yet. From their first meeting at the 1994 world cup, the Nigerian team have never won a match against the Argentine side in world cup match. Nigeria’s only win over the La Albiceleste.
Nigeria’s only win against the Argentina senior team was a 4-2 victory during an international friendly in November 2017 and the Super Eagles will be looking to replicate that same outcome as the file out against the 2-time world champions.
Nigeria goes into today’s game occupying the second position in Group D with 3 points behind already qualified group leaders Croatia, needing just a draw to qualify. Argentina on their own is in a tortuous position as last in the group, having just 1 point from their last two games to record their worst start to the world cup in over 60 years. They must win…
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