... as Eagles overcome two-goal deficit to beat the La Albiceleste 4-2
By Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji
Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has said that Argentina chose to face Nigeria in a pre-World Cup friendly because the three-time African champions have become stronger.
Mikel, who marked his 80th cap for Nigeria, disclosed this while speaking at a pre-match press conference Monday evening ahead of Tuesday’s clash with the La Albiceleste in Krasnodar, Russia.
”It’s good for us to hold a match with Argentina. We met repeatedly, it’s a very good indicator that they chose us”.
”It shows that we have become stronger, our style of play has changed; we have achieved a number of successes.
”This is also seen and that’s why they chose us as a sparring partner, which will be a good test for both teams,” Mikel said.
Meanwhile, Nigeria's Super Eagles overcame a dramatic two-goal deficit to beat Argentina 4-2 in the international match on Tuesday night in Krasnodar, Russia.
Ever Band's puts the Argentines in early lead in the 27th minutes through a direct free-kick after the Nigeria's South African-based goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi made a costly blunder.
Manchester City's frontman, Kun Sergio Aguero doubles the lead in the 36th minutes of the first half encounter through an assist from Dybala, before Kelechi Iheanacho gave the Super Eagles consolation goal in the 46th minutes through a free-kick to put Nigeria back in the game.
Gernot Rohr made some tactical changes during the break and replaced Daniel Akpeyi for Deportivo Lacoruna's stopper, Francis Uzoho, Shehu Abdullahi for Tyrone Ebuehi, and Ola Aina for Bryan Idowu, before Alex Iwobi leveled the score line in the 52th minutes.
Sergio Aguero was taken to hospital after reportedly collapsing at half-time during Argentina’s friendly with Nigeria in Russia.
Substitute Bryan Idowu increased the Nigeria's goal tally to 3-2 in 54th minutes before Iwobi made it 4-2 in the 73rd minutes of the highly-entertained second half encounter in Stadion FK, Krasnodar.
Meanwhile, Argentina forward, Sergio Aguero was rushed into the emergency section of the stadium when he reportedly fainted in the dressing room during the first half break.
The 29-year-old had become his nation’s joint-third highest scorer in history when he found the net in the first half, but he fell ill in the changing room at the break.
TyC Sports say the forward regained consciousness and underwent tests in hospital.
By Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji
Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has said that Argentina chose to face Nigeria in a pre-World Cup friendly because the three-time African champions have become stronger.
Mikel, who marked his 80th cap for Nigeria, disclosed this while speaking at a pre-match press conference Monday evening ahead of Tuesday’s clash with the La Albiceleste in Krasnodar, Russia.
”It’s good for us to hold a match with Argentina. We met repeatedly, it’s a very good indicator that they chose us”.
”It shows that we have become stronger, our style of play has changed; we have achieved a number of successes.
”This is also seen and that’s why they chose us as a sparring partner, which will be a good test for both teams,” Mikel said.
Meanwhile, Nigeria's Super Eagles overcame a dramatic two-goal deficit to beat Argentina 4-2 in the international match on Tuesday night in Krasnodar, Russia.
Ever Band's puts the Argentines in early lead in the 27th minutes through a direct free-kick after the Nigeria's South African-based goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi made a costly blunder.
Manchester City's frontman, Kun Sergio Aguero doubles the lead in the 36th minutes of the first half encounter through an assist from Dybala, before Kelechi Iheanacho gave the Super Eagles consolation goal in the 46th minutes through a free-kick to put Nigeria back in the game.
Gernot Rohr made some tactical changes during the break and replaced Daniel Akpeyi for Deportivo Lacoruna's stopper, Francis Uzoho, Shehu Abdullahi for Tyrone Ebuehi, and Ola Aina for Bryan Idowu, before Alex Iwobi leveled the score line in the 52th minutes.
Sergio Aguero was taken to hospital after reportedly collapsing at half-time during Argentina’s friendly with Nigeria in Russia.
Substitute Bryan Idowu increased the Nigeria's goal tally to 3-2 in 54th minutes before Iwobi made it 4-2 in the 73rd minutes of the highly-entertained second half encounter in Stadion FK, Krasnodar.
Meanwhile, Argentina forward, Sergio Aguero was rushed into the emergency section of the stadium when he reportedly fainted in the dressing room during the first half break.
The 29-year-old had become his nation’s joint-third highest scorer in history when he found the net in the first half, but he fell ill in the changing room at the break.
TyC Sports say the forward regained consciousness and underwent tests in hospital.
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