Nigeria’s Super Eagles inspired by captain Mikel John Obi humbled Jorge Sampaoli’s Argentina 4-2 inside the new Krasnodar Stadium in Russia on Tuesday night.
Sergio Aguero scored the Albiceleste’s second 8 minutes later after he finished with a tap in as Jorge Sampaoli’s side looked set to prosper despite the absence of Messi.
Leicester forward, Kelechi Iheanacho netted a beautiful left footed free kick to give the Eagles a comeback in the first 45'. The first half of the match ended, 2 – 1 in favour of the Argentines.
Arsenal star, Alex Iwobi scored an early second half goal as the Eagles fought back from 2-1 down against the Argentine side to make it 2 goals a piece.
Amkar Perm left wing back Bryan Idowu made it 3-2 minutes later.
Alex Iwobi then sealed an impressive 4-2 victory for Nigeria, as he nut-megged Javier Mascherano before coolly firing in to the bottom corner in the 73rd minute.
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