Alex Iwobi Hits Brace As Nigeria Beat Argentina 4-2 In Russia

The Super Eagles of Nigeria came back from two goals down to overcome a Messi -less Argentina 4-2 in Russia.

With Daniel Akpeyi in goal, Nigeria which started the game with frayed nerves fell behind in the 27 minute after the keeper’ s blunder handed the Argentines a free kick , which Ever Banega converted . Manchester city’ s forward , Kun Aguero, increased the tally to 2- 0 in the 37th minute.

But the Super Eagles fought back brilliantly and in the 45th minute Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho began Nigeria ’ s fightback with a curling freekick that beat the Argentine ’ s goalkeeper.

Arsenal forward , Alex Iwobi , played himself into the scoresheet, grabbing a brace in the 52nd and 73rd minute, while debutante, Brian Idowu , added another in the 54th minute {Punch}