Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa scored both goals

Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa scored both goals

 

Nigeria beat Iceland 2:0, stands second position in Group D

Nigerian Super Eagles on Friday defeated Iceland. With this win, Nigeria remain at the tournament.

Nigeria seem to have reinvigorated their World Cup campaign with this 2-0 victory over Iceland in Volgograd

Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa scored both goals as Nigeria sweeping aside to leave Group D intriguingly poised with one round of games to go.

Iceland will face Croatia next Tuesday, and Argentina, who play Nigeria at the same time, both have one point.

Nigeria showed hunger to defeat the World Cup debutants, with Musa that showed superb technique to fire Nigeria ahead.

Iceland’s Gylfi Sigurdsson missed a late penalty, firing over.

Nigeria are now second – three points behind leaders Croatia, who have already qualified for the knockout stage.

Iceland, who face Croatia next Tuesday, and Argentina, who play Nigeria at the same time, both have one point.

Editorial Chief, Nigerian Bureau

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