Nigeria need to avoid defeat in their final Group F game against Argentina to guarantee a place in last 16 without depending on results from the other group games. Nigeria have four points from their first two matches and even if they lose in Porto Alegre to Argentina they will still progress to the next round if Iran fail to beat Bosnia.
Nigeria won their first World Cup game in 10 outings against Bosnia and Herzegovina in 16 years. The African Champions looked dismal raising blood pressure in the win against Bosnia. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are very unpredictable. When they play with lower teams, they play as if uninterested and lacking urge. Playing Argentina will up their level of interest in what has become accustomed with the Eagles.
This will be the fourth meeting involving Nigeria and Argentina at a FIFA World Cup; Argentina won the previous three to have taken place. Argentina have been terrible and haven't been at their best like Nigeria. This game of winner takes the group is vital because the winner gets to play either Switzerland, Honduras or Ecuador. Even Argentina will want to avoid France in the last 16.
Naija don't panic! Nigeria can win, draw or even lose to Argentina and still advance in the World Cup
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