As the Eagles begin their World Cup campaign against Argentina in Johannesburg today, coach Tony Ukeachu has said though the match is a tricky one for the Eagles, both sides have equal chances of carrying the day.

This afternoon is an important one in the hearts of Nigerians as by 3 p.m. the Super Eagles will be filing out in an all important World Cup opener against the Argentina at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.

Sulley Muntari has his hopes for Ghana at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africaâ„¢ and is eyeing a place in the final four of the tournament.

THERE is a gross misunderstanding about the place of Nigeria in the World Cup and this has given room for too many
speculations about the chances of the team that squares up against Argentina today.

Sixteen years ago, Diego Armando Maradona took the field in Massachusetts against Nigeria in what would be his final World Cup match. That day, the 33 year old Maradona was not at his best, but he used his vast experience and guile to top the Africans 2_1 in one of the most entertaining games of USA 1994.

Finally, the die is cast. For Nigeria and indeed Argentina, the World Cup begins today as the two countries go for each other’s jugular in a Group B opener inside the magnificent Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg. The match has all the trappings of a classic, given the rivalry that exists between the two countries; a rivalry that dates back to the USA ‘94 World Cup.

This afternoon is an important one in the hearts of Nigerians as by 3 p.m. the Super Eagles will be filing out in an all important World Cup opener against the Argentina at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.

There is an uncommon synergy of oneness among all the six African flagbearers in the World Cup. All the teams speak with one voice and wish an African team to go all the way.

Haruna Lukman is the only player that has his place cemented in the line up that will file out against Argentina is Saturday’s World Cup opener Durban, South Africa.

As the World Cup kicks off today, a Miss World team is already in South Africa, as the 33rd team taking part in the fiesta. The team consists of Miss World representatives from the World Cup competing nations.