Nigeria Back to Last Chance Salon As Eagles Battle With Iceland

It is back to 2010 for Team Nigeria at the on-going FIFA World Cup in Russia. As it was the case at the first World Cup hosted by Africa in South Africa, Nigeria must beat or get at least a draw with Iceland to resuscitate its hope of qualifying for the second round of the competition.

Eight years ago, Nigerians were forced to resort to prayers for the Super Eagles' salvation in the battle with Greece, following the team's first match loss to Argentina. It is the same situation today, as Nigeria must beat Iceland to retain hopes of remaining in the competition. It was not meant to be this way.

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