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Do You Really Think Nigeria Can Win Or Draw Argentina? (opinion Thread) by SirMichael1: 8:07pm On Jun 25, 2018
So by this time tomorrow, over 3million Nigerians around the diaspora will gather to watch what promises to be a captivating match... A match between a country near elimination, ranked 5th against that ranked 47th by FIFA.

If there's anything to respect between two teams, it will be their head-to-head (Abbreviated H2h hereafter) and as we may well know, our H2H against Argentina hasn't been all that glamorous. There's been more defeats than there's been a draw, not to mention losses which outnumbers the draw.

Key players In both teams.

Argentina.

1) Lionel Messi: He remains an invaluable asset in Argentina's squad... Armed with a jersey, pair of football boot and a ball, he can destroy the emotions of whole country within 90 minutes -Something he's been finding difficult to do lately. He plays 10 as a forward.

2) Sergio Aguero: Playing as a forward. With killer shots, he can end a game when fed with the ball by the midfielders... He's accuracy is second to non.

3) Higuain Gonzalez. A forward also who plays for Juventus, an Italian club.

4) Di Maria (Midfielder)

Quite a handful but let's make do with 4 for now.

It will surprise you that a country ranked 5th are yet to win a match or score goals since the beginning of the Worldcup finals.

Nigeria.

Ahmed Musa: A key striker (loaned by Leicester city to CSKA) who has been rumoured to make Nigerians happier 90' than their president has in 3years. Finding the back of the goal twice for his country in a match... Surely, this young talented player can strike chaos when unguarded.

Kelechi Iheanacho: A current striker who plays for Leicester city as well. Quite talented at set pieces too.

Mikel Obi.

Victor Moses.

There's not really a top professional player in the Nigeria Team but you can't take away the oneness and unity in it.




The last time this two teams met, Nigeria came from 2-0 down in the first half to winning the match 4-2 full time. An amazing comeback if you ask me. Prior to that, the last time they we met was in Brazil 2014 where they beat us 3-2 and 3-1 before that.

According to previous H2Hs, the Argentina's wins is 63%, Nigeria's Win is 25% while a draw is 12%.

It should be worthy of Note that Nigeria is yet to defeat to draw Argentina in any world cup games.

I believe in Nigeria, I believe the eagles can draw Argentina but not win. If our squad can follow instructions and not try to overly impress the fans by going all out to attack a wounded lion, I think we'll be fine. One again, the fate of Argentina as a footballing nation proceeding in this world cup tournament rested on Nigeria prior to Iceland clash. Do you think we can pull a draw on them or even a win? Sincerely please.

PS: Nigerian's problem has been indiscipline. If we're gonna play a 8-1-1 formation, let the team members be disciplined enough to follow that.

Most prediction sites are seeing a 3-1 defeat against us but let's the frank, their defence is to poor to take only one goal.

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Re: Do You Really Think Nigeria Can Win Or Draw Argentina? (opinion Thread) by Nobody: 8:15pm On Jun 25, 2018
If we're not complacent, why not?
Re: Do You Really Think Nigeria Can Win Or Draw Argentina? (opinion Thread) by SirMichael1: 8:26pm On Jun 25, 2018
Earthbound:
If we're not complacent, why not?

They'll play a very possessive game and leave little chances for our team which will give us less space to attack. But you know so well we don't know how to defend and also avoid penalties.

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