After an impressive CAF World-cup qualifier performance that guided them to a perfect unbeaten run, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are currently in Krasnodar city in Russia for their Tuesday’s blockbuster clash against La Albiceleste of Argentina.
The two football giants are will go head to head in the international friendly after the Nigerians were held to a 1-1 draw in their last qualifying match against the Desert Warriors of Algeria few days ago. The Argentines on the other hand needed a last minute miracle before they could book a place in the international tournament. Argentina defeated world-cup host, Russia 1-0 on Saturday in their first international friendly in November.
Nigeria will play without Chelsea wing-back, Victor Moses due to an hamstring injury he sustained few weeks ago. The Nigerian team will also play without, Moses Simeon, Ogenyi Onazi and Odion Ighalo due to long and short-term injuries.
The Nigerian defense will heave a sigh of relief as, Barcelona center-forward, Lionel Messi, has been left out of the squad, to ensure fatigue does not catch up with him after he starred for the international team on Saturday’s match.
The match will kick-off at 5:30pm (CAT) on Tuesday. in the Krasnodar Arena, Russia. Despite the high profile nature of the match, our local television station are not likely to air it. So, it’s either you get star times, dstv, gotv or you follow live updates online.
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