Ahmed Musa, left, seen contesting Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta for the ball, was Nigeria's hero of the match, scoring both the side's goals.
Ahmed Musa, left, seen contesting Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta for the ball, was Nigeria's hero of the match, scoring both the side's goals.
Tournament | 2014 World Cup, Preliminaries |
Venue | Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre - Brazil |
Time | 2014-06-25 16:00 |
GP | W | D | L | F | A | Dif | P | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Iran | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 1 |
Africa: Two African Teams Through to Knock-Out Stage
DW, 27 June 2014
Two African teams have made it through to the knock-out stages of the FIFA World Cup. But the opening round has revealed alarming weaknesses in African soccer. Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Super Eagles Defence Will Worry Coach Keshi
allAfrica, 26 June 2014
Stephen Keshi blamed a poor first half performance for Nigeria's 3-2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday, but expressed delight at a place in the second round of the World Cup. Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Advances to Second Round Despite Loss
allAfrica, 25 June 2014
Nigeria lost a five-goal thriller to Argentina in Porto Alegre on Wednesday but still advance to the second round of the World Cup. Read more »
Nigeria: Africa Honored! Nigeria Qualifies Despite Loss to Argentina!
Africa Top Sports, 25 June 2014
This is undoubtedly the best games ever in this 2014 World Cup for both Nigeria and Argentina. Read more »
Nigeria: Kanu - "Nigeria Will Reach Semi-Finals"
Africa Top Sports, 25 June 2014
A draw is enough for Nigeria to access the second round of the World Cup. Super Eagles face this Wednesday Argentina with Lionel Messi, for the last group match in Group F. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Star-Studded Argentina
allAfrica, 24 June 2014
Nigeria have one foot in the second round of the World Cup but face their toughest test yet in the form of star-studded Argentina. Read more »
Nigeria: Okocha, Keshi Differ Over Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 25 June 2014
Former Nigeria midfielder, Austin Okocha, raised more than a few eye brows when he tore into Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi after the 0-0 draw with Iran at Arena da Baixada,… Read more »
Nigeria: Big Match Feature - Nigeria V Argentina
Independent (Lagos), 25 June 2014
The Super Eagles bounced back from a disappointing goalless draw with Iran to record their first three points of the 2014 Fifa World Cup with a 1-0 win over the Blue Dragons of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kanu Sees Eagles in the Semifinals
Independent (Lagos), 25 June 2014
Former Nigeria captain, Nwankwo Kanu, is already looking beyond his country's Group F clash against Argentina at the Fifa World Cup this Wednesday by tipping the West Africans to… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Be Selfish, Keshi Warns Eagles
Vanguard, 25 June 2014
Emmanuel Emenike powered past a Bosnian defender to provide the assist that Osaze Odemwingie clinically finished to give Nigeria a 1-0 victory that has now placed the Super Eagles… Read more »
Nigeria: Beware of Messi!
Vanguard, 25 June 2014
The Super Eagles play Argentina today for a place in the 2nd round of the Brazil World Cup with only one player in mind - Messi. Read more »
Nigeria: Keshi Eyes Maximum Points Against Argentina
Vanguard, 25 June 2014
Stephen Keshi has reiterated that he is eyeing maximum points when the Super Eagles clash with Argentina this afternoon. Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup - Oboabona Ready to Tackle Argentina
Premium Times, 24 June 2014
The Eagles only need to avoid defeat to be totally sure of their Round of 16 qualification; and with a big boost with the impending return of Oboabona to the backline of Nigeria,… Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup - Nigeria Plots Argentina's Fall to End Jinx
Premium Times, 24 June 2014
The Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, made this objective clear to his players. Read more »
Nigeria: Kanu - Eagles Will Get the Needed Result for Round of 16
This Day, 25 June 2014
Nwankwo Kanu has a long history with the FIFA World Cup, having appeared in three tournaments spanning three different decades wearing the colours of Nigeria. The tall striker… Read more »
Nigeria: Keshi Targets Maximum Points Against Argentina
Independent (Lagos), 24 June 2014
Stephen Keshi has reiterated that he is eyeing maximum points when the Super Eagles clash with Argentina today. Read more »
Nigeria: Eagles Set to Halt Argentina's Winning Streak
Independent (Lagos), 24 June 2014
Super Eagles has just 90 minutes to erase memories of the team's past failure to go past the group stage in its last two World Cup appearances-2002 and 2010- when it takes on its… Read more »
Nigeria: Kanu, Ezeugo Task Eagles to Beat Argentina Former Super Eagles'
Independent (Lagos), 24 June 2014
Kanu stressed the importance of securing the needed result whenever they take on any opposition at the mundial. He stated that the Eagles mustn't play so well as long as they get… Read more »
Nigeria: We Have Come a Long Way, Our Chances Are Brighter - Keshi
Vanguard, 24 June 2014
When the Super Eagles file out at the Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, it will be with an objective to make certain their qualification into the Round of 16 at the ongoing World… Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup - Victory Over Argentina More Important Than 100 Caps Milestone - Yobo
Premium Times, 24 June 2014
Yobo unequivocally said he would rather have a win on Wednesday than his much advertised attainment of a 100 caps if featured in the match against Argentina. Read more »
Nigeria: Danagogo, NOC, Glo Hopeful On Super Eagles
This Day, 25 June 2014
As the Super Eagles battle Argentina today in their last group match at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Minister and Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Dr.… Read more »
Nigeria: Who's Afraid of Lionel Messi? Not Nigeria Keeper Enyeama
CAF, 25 June 2014
Nigeria's talismanic keeper Vincent Enyeama is relishing the renewal of his rivalry with Argentina's Lionel Messi in Wednesday's closing World Cup Group H game where the African… Read more »
Nigeria: Eagles Pocket Winning Bonus, Ready for Argentina
Daily Trust, 24 June 2014
The Super Eagles camp is in buoyant mood ahead of tomorrow's Group F clash with the Albicelesti of Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre. Read more »
Nigeria: Akwuegbu Charges Eagles to Give Everything Against Argentina
Daily Trust, 24 June 2014
Former international striker, Bendict Akwuegbu has charged the Super Eagles to give everything available to win the last group match against Argentina on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Babatunde - Eagles Not Afraid of Argentina
Daily Trust, 24 June 2014
Super Eagles forward Michael Babatunde has dismissed fears that Nigeria will not be able to withstand Argentina in their last Group F clash at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre… Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan to Speak With Eagles Ahead of Argentina Clash
This Day, 24 June 2014
Super Eagles players who are aiming to beat Argentina tomorrow to top the Group F of the ongoing World Cup here in Porto Alegre, are to get motivational messages from President… Read more »
Nigeria: Michael Promises More for Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 23 June 2014
Super Eagles midfielder Babatunde Michael doused injury fears as he resumed full training just as he hopes to do more for the team after he justified his starting place in a… Read more »
Nigeria: Oshaniwa, Ambrose Not Scared of Messi
Independent (Lagos), 23 June 2014
Super Eagles duo of Juwon Oshaniwa and Efe Ambrose have insisted Wednesday's clash will not be Nigeria vs Lionel Messi as it has been dubbed by the media. Read more »
Nigeria: Nothing Extraordinary About Messi, Says Onazi
Independent (Lagos), 22 June 2014
The Super Eagles midfielder has said the Argentina talisman will be played against like every other opponent when they meet on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Odemwingie's Return, a Blessing to Eagles
Independent (Lagos), 22 June 2014
Nigeria's Peter Osaze Odemwingie, 32, who made a strong return to the Super Eagles after being left out for nearly a year over frosty relations with Coach Stephen Keshi, became the… Read more »
Nigeria: Eagles Can Beat Argentina - Bosnia Coach
Independent (Lagos), 22 June 2014
Bosnia-Herzegovina coach, Safet Susic is not ruling out the possibility of Super Eagles beating Argentina when they play on Wednesday in their final group match at Port Allegre. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobo, Onazi Vow to Stop Messi
Independent (Lagos), 22 June 2014
Super Eagles defender Joseph Yobo has stressed that Nigeria will not focus on stopping Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi when its square off with Argentina on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Team Lafarge Drums for Eagles Against Argentina
This Day, 21 June 2014
A 10-man Team Lafarge is expected to storm Brazil in the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup with the major aim of drumming support for the Nigeria's Super Eagles at the Mundial. The team… Read more »
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