Iran’s defender, Steven Beitashour, has declared total war against the Super Eagles in Monday’s (today) Group F clash at the ongoing World Cup in Brazil.
Beitashour believes second spot in the group is there for the taking for his side, acknowledging that Argentina are likely to occupy the top spot.
The USA-born full-back believes that there is little to separate the three less-fancied teams in the group.
“I definitely think Argentina is the favourite (to win the group),” he said. “They do deserve it.
“They’ve been a great team, and they’ve not been hyped for nothing. I think everyone expects that out of them, but I think the second spot of our group is up for grabs.
“We’ve got three hungry teams that are trying to win it, so that’s why it’s so important for that first game to start off on the right foot.
“When we were about to land in Brazil, just seeing the country, that feeling right there, I’ll never forget it.
“It’s been really exciting and great every day we’ve been here. I’m excited and can wait for the game against Nigeria to come up.”
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