Mascherano told reporters at a press conference that Messi, who missed a penalty against Iceland, is frustrated at being unable to put in a solid performance in Russia so far.
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Musa scored twice in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Iceland, leaving the group finely poised ahead of the final round of fixtures.
In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in St. Petersburg, the duo urged the players to raise the tempo of the match against the Argentines.
An official of the Nigeria Football Federation who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria on condition of enormity said more fans may not be able to watch the match due to scarcity of tickets.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the grudge match between the two football powerhouses will be played at the Saint Petersburg Stadium on Tuesday.
Chukwu, who gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday, said that team spirit was what the Nigerian side needed to advance to the round of 16 in the tournament.
Onigbinde told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that big names were no longer an intimidating factor to decide victory in matches.
The duo belong to the group of five players who will more than the rest playing 17 be very wary of their being booked during the Nigeria versus Argentina game.
Some of the Argentines in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Moscow, the Russia capital, said the Super Eagles were in better state of mind going into the match.
This means he would now depart hospital as he begins journey to full recovery.
Including the Argentinian youth teams, Messi has been directly involved in six goals (four goals, two assists) Argentina has scored against the Nigerian teams in only five appearances and could become the first player to score at the World Cup as a teenager, in his twenties and in his thirties if he finds the net against the Super Eagles on Tuesday.
Sampaoli was roundly criticised for his game plan following a 3-0 loss to Croatia in Argentina’s second group game at the World Cup, sparking rumours the 58-year-old would be sacked during the tournament.
Turkish insurance agent, Cüneyt Cakır, will take charge of the Super Eagles next game, to be played at the Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, and compatriots Bahattin Duran (Assistant Referee 1) and Tarik Ongun (Assistant Referee 2) will assist him.
The players and officials were paid $3,000 as appearance fees for the Czech Republic friendly played in Austria.
The two-time World Cup winners are in dire straits after suffering a 3-0 pummeling at the hands of Croatia on Thursday, leaving them facing the prospect of an early exit from Russia.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the match slated for St. Petersburg will determine the Eagles’ progress at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The sanctions were imposed because of the display of a political and offensive banner by Polish fans during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group H match played between Poland and Senegal.
The Eagles returned to their Sanatorium Istochnik Hotel in Essentuki on Saturday having no illusions that Tuesday’s match will be a piece of cake
This followed the team’s 2-0 bashing of Iceland on Friday at the Volgograd Arena, moving them the second position in the group behind Croatia who have six points from two games.
Pinnick responded: “You guys should just go out there and put smiles on the faces of Nigerians. They love their Super Eagles.”