Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday defeated a star-studded Argentine national team, 4-2, in a friendly match played in Krasnodar, Russia.
The Argentina team included Sergio Aguero, Javier Mascherano and Angel Di Maria in a game that the teams are using to prepare for the Russia 2018 World Cup.
Argentina drew first blood with the first two goals of the game with goals from Ever Banega in the 28th minute and Sergio Aguero moments after.
Nigeria’s Ihenacho scored a superb free-kick on 44 minutes of the first half to reduce the tally to 2-1.
Youngster Alex Iwobi brought scores level in the second half with the 52nd minute equalizer making it 2-2.
Newbie Brian Idowu made it 3-2 for Nigeria in the 54th minute of the game while Iwobi scored his second goal of the game to make it 4-2 and seal the victory for Nigeria.
Football enthusiasts across the continent have been beaming with excitement following what many have termed as a remarkable victory for Nigeria.
Here are some of those reactions:
He's only gone and done it again! 🇳🇬@alexiwobi has his second for @NGSuperEagles – they lead @Argentina 4-2 now pic.twitter.com/ojd70g31z1
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 14, 2017
When you score twice to help @NGSuperEagles🇳🇬 beat Argentina…#BIG17 pic.twitter.com/FwUuWgkmRz
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 14, 2017
Team Nigeria will definitely go far in this coming World Cup, See football!!!🤗🤗🤗🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
— Peter Okoye MrP (@PeterPsquare) November 14, 2017
We destroy Argentina, sending a strong message to #Russia2018
We are Nigeria ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ #NGAARG
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) November 14, 2017
Argentina 2 Nigeria 4 FT. Argentina destroyed by a resurgent Nigerian @NGSuperEagles
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) November 14, 2017
How Messi would react after the super eagles game 😀😀 pic.twitter.com/73odMM9oDl
— 改善 (@adeonipekuntobs) November 14, 2017
Absolutely fantastic from the Super Eagles!!!
— Ayomide. (@Ayo_Mhidey) November 14, 2017
Great performance from the @NGSuperEagles but we should not be carried away because we still have a lot to do.
— Shina Oludare 🇳🇬 (@sportingshina) November 14, 2017
