Nigeria, Argentina
Nigerians are excited at the prospects of the Super Eagles as the National team came back from 2 goals down to beat Argentina 4-2 in an international friendly which was played in Russia.
Iheanacho pulled one back before half time with a brilliant freekick for Gernot Rohr's men after going down 2-0 to a Banega's freekick and a Kun Aguero's tap in. Arsenal's Alex Iwobi scored a brace while debutant Brian Idowu was on the scoresheet to give the Eagles the victory.
Despite not playing without Messi, Argentina had most of their star players in the starting lineup. This is a great feat no matter how you look at it; Argentina's coach, Sampaoli is seen as a master tactician and the Nigerian players were able to pick out holes in his setup. A great victory for Gernot Rohr, all praise should go to him for setting up his team well and taking a risk with the 3-5-2 formation.
Nigerian fans are one of the best fans in the World and they have been reacting to this shocking victory on social media.
Check some of the best tweets below:
It's not a dream!! Super eagles of Nigeria defeated Argentina 4 - 2 . From 2 goals down. What a better way to start preparing for the world cup 💪 #ARGNGA— Osas Cruz (@OsasCruz) November 14, 2017
Nigeria dey knack Argentina 4-2 while some people still dey dance One Corner.— Man United In Pidgin (@ManUtdInPidgin) November 14, 2017
Nigeria qualifying first in Africa for the World Cup.— Oluwacloutinho (@Nigerianscamsss) November 14, 2017
Now beating Argentina after being down 2-0. pic.twitter.com/hGeaiNnJvT
Just in case you missed the Argentina vs Nigeria game in Russia, here are the highlights 😅😂🤣— 9jaWitches 🧙♀️🇳🇬 (@badgalmaddie_) November 14, 2017
Half time vs Full time #ARGNGA pic.twitter.com/SgTJysYEKn
36' Argentina 2-0 Nigeria— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 14, 2017
FT: Argentina 2-4 Nigeria
Super comeback by the Super Eagles.🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/2anLdDiLnZ
Argentina going into the game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria— 9jaWitches 🧙♀️🇳🇬 (@badgalmaddie_) November 14, 2017
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Argentina leaving the game after receiving four heavy blows from the Super Eagles of Nigeria #ARGNGA pic.twitter.com/1onxEd8DP6
Nigeria 4 - Argentina 2— Ebube D Statesman (@akaebube) November 14, 2017
PDP should just give Mikel their presidential ticket in 2019.
He has shown true leadership and capacity.
Nigeria after beating Argentina pic.twitter.com/HNegCdv9UC— Holy Grail ® ™ (@ODMendel) November 14, 2017
It’s just a friendly. But Argentina without Messi isn’t better than Nigeria. And Argentina without Messi would’ve finished behind Nigeria in World Cup 2014 group stages. Nothing’s changed in 4 years.— Fiaz Hamzath (@fiazhamzath) November 14, 2017
🇦🇷 All started for Argentina against Nigeria:— Sky Bet (@SkyBet) November 14, 2017
Aguero
Dybala
Di Maria
Otamendi
Mascherano
🇳🇬 Alex Iwobi scored twice and Nigeria won 4-2. pic.twitter.com/gHL8OTPxI5
Algeria on Friday was solid already. But today is kind of historical coming back like this from a 0-2 vs Argentina. Considering the fact that we played like that system for the 1st time makes it even greater!! Up up Supereagles, up up Nigeria 🇳🇬💚— Leon Balogun (@LeonBalogun) November 14, 2017
It’s true that Lionel Messi wasn’t included in the Argentine squad that lost to the Super Eagles of Nigeria.— 9jaWitches 🧙♀️🇳🇬 (@badgalmaddie_) November 14, 2017
It’s also true that Victor Moses wasn’t in the Nigerian squad that won against the La Albiceleste of Argentina.
The Argentines were just too un 4 2 nate #ARGNGA 😅🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/THc2yvNcdP
Iheanacho's free kick against Argentina is probably the first I've seen scored by the super eagles since Okocha's own against Cameroon.— Izuzu Chinwekele (@chinwekzy) November 14, 2017
We played like Ghana and South Africa in the first half. Then we remembered we are the Super Eagles of Nigeria and started beating them like thieves.— Don Michelangelo Pietà (@Cerebrone) November 14, 2017
We played like Ghana and South Africa in the first half. Then we remembered we are the Super Eagles of Nigeria and started beating them like thieves.— Don Michelangelo Pietà (@Cerebrone) November 14, 2017
The world should get ready for the Super Eagles😊👍🏾🔥👊🏾 from 2 nil down to 4-2 and counting👊🏾4🇳🇬-🇦🇷2 #TeamNigeria Doing is proud🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗— Peter Okoye MrP (@PeterPsquare) November 14, 2017
Super eagles 🕊 One of the things that unite Nigerians— DADDY THE FATHER (@SemilooreAkoni) November 14, 2017
lol.. haters will say.. messi did not play afterall..— THIN TALL CEEJAY (@ceejayonlyne) November 14, 2017
lol for us.. kanu and okocha no play.. lol
GO!!! SUPER EAGLES!!
SUPER Eagles.— John Bennett (@JohnBennettBBC) November 14, 2017
But Genort Rohr sabi sha, make we no lie. His judgements have been on point. Let’s praise the Technical Adviser for a good job so far with Nigeria Super Eagles.— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) November 14, 2017
Forza Super Eagles— O O (@otoiks) November 14, 2017
