
Iceland’s forward Alfred Finnbogason (L) takes a shot at Nigeria’s goalkeeper Francis Uzoho during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Nigeria and Iceland at the Volgograd Arena in Volgograd on June 22, 2018. / AFP PHOTO /
The Super Eagles were on fire in thier Group D match against Iceland with Ahmed Musa scoring rwo goals in the second half to beat Iceland 2-0 and move from bottom to second place in Volgograd on Friday at Russia 2018.
Iceland’s forward Alfred Finnbogason (L) takes a shot at Nigeria’s goalkeeper Francis Uzoho during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Nigeria and Iceland at the Volgograd Arena in Volgograd on June 22, 2018. / AFP PHOTO /
The African side will be sure of a spot in the knockout stage if they can see off Argentina on Tuesday, after Musa’s excellent double before a missed penalty by Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson.
The result was also a boost for Lionel Messi’s Argentina, who are now back in the mix in Group D.
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World Cup results on Friday:
Group E
At Saint Petersburg
Brazil 2 (Coutinho 90+1, Neymar 90+7) Costa Rica 0
Group D
At Volgograd
Nigeria 2 (Musa 49, 75) Iceland 0
Playing later (kick-off time GMT)
Group E
At Kaliningrad
Serbia v Switzerland (1800)
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