- Nigeria 1-2 Argentina
- Argentina currently going through
- Messi puts Argentina ahead (14)
- Moses slots home pen (51)
- Rojo with dramatic volley (86)
FT: They’ve done it! Armani collects a late flick on, and Argentina make the last 16 in THE most dramatic fashion!
Argentina will now face France on Saturday in the last 16.
All credit to Nigeria, who put in a superb performance.
World Cups HAVE been won by slow starters before. Remember that…
Wow.
Preview
Super Eagles of Nigeria will file out for their crucial World cup match against the Albiceleste of Argentina in a formation that has Ahmed Musa leading the attack.
Sportinglife.ng can report that Manager, Gernot Rohr has stick with the same 3-5-2 formation that was used against Iceland last Friday for encounter which will kick off at 7:pm.
Deportivo de La Coruña goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho will start the biggest game of his career against Lionel Messi and others.
Kenneth Omeruo, who did well in the air against Iceland, William Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun are lined up against Messi.
While Mikel maintains his defensive midfield role, Victor Moses will take up defensive duties and that is the case.
Brian Idowu is preferred ahead of Tyronne Ebuehi once again. Oghenekaro Etebo and Wilfred Ndidi will complete the five-man midfield, meaning Arsenal starlet, Alex Iwobi starts on the bench.
Nigeria’s top scorer in World Cup history, Ahmed Musa gets the nod up-front and he will be assisted by Leicester City teammate, Kelechi Iheanacho.
Nigeria Starting XI Vs Argentina: Uzoho; Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo; Victor Moses, Obi Mikel, Ndidi, Etebo, Idowu; Iheanacho, Musa.
End of first 45 minutes .