Nigeria Vs Argentina: All the stats, facts and team news for the Group F clash ******************** Here is all the information you need for the game in Group F between Nigeria and Argentina. Group F: Nigeria v Argentina Venue:Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre Kick-off:5pm (1pm, Brazil time) Odds: Nigeria 15/2, Draw 14/5, Argentina 1/2 Referee:Nicola Rizzoli, Italy Managers:Stephen Keshi (Nigeria), Alejandro Sabella (Argentina) Team news:Nigeria centre-back Godfrey Oboabona claims he is fit to return against Argentina after missing the 1-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina with an ankle injury. Boss Keshi could keep faith with Joseph Yobo, who is set to win his 100th cap, after the former Everton defender kept a clean sheet last time out. Argentina have already qualified for the last 16 and could rest players, with defender Marcos Rojo likely to be replaced by Jose Basanta in order to avoid a suspension. Key clash:John Obi Mikel v Javier Mascherano Nigeria need Mikel to up his game against Messi and his pals, and his battle with former Liverpool midfielder Mascherano will be key in the centre of the pitch. One to watch:Lionel Messi (Argentina) The Barcelona forward has come to the rescue for Argentina twice in the first two games, scoring wonderful late goals to spare their blushes and send them towards the knock-out rounds. Head-to-head record: Played 6, Nigeria Wins 1, Draws 1, Losses 4 Best bet: Argentina to be winning at half-time and full-time 13/10 Via:-MR INTEGRITY
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:53:32 +0000
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