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Nigeria focus on qualifying for round of 16 says Rohr

Nigeria focus on qualifying for round of 16 says Rohr

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said on Monday that the team focuses on qualifying from the group rather than knocking out Argentina and their star striker Lionel Messi out of the World Cup in the teams' final group-stage match. 26 Jun 2018
Mikel participates in group training ahead of Argentina match

Mikel participates in group training ahead of Argentina match

Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel took part in his team's training session ahead of their World Cup match against Argentina, a Sputnik correspondent reported Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Idowu says team want to reach knockout stage and knock out Argentina

Idowu says team want to reach knockout stage and knock out Argentina

Defender Brian Idowu said Monday Nigeria are striving to reach knockout stage and knock Argentina out of the tournament. 26 Jun 2018
Nigeria Forward Musa to Inspire Team in World Cup Match Against Argentina - Head Coach

Nigeria Forward Musa to Inspire Team in World Cup Match Against Argentina - Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, June 25 (Sputnik) - Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said on Monday that former CSKA Moscow forward Ahmed Musa's top form could help his side in their final Group D match against Argentina at the FIFA World Cup. 26 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group D

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group D

Group D is intriguingly posed going into the final round of fixtures, with all four sides vying for a spot in the knockout stages. 25 Jun 2018
The Top 10 goals of the World Cup so far

The Top 10 goals of the World Cup so far

There's no denying it - there's been a fair amount of penalties out in Russia, and no shortage of own-goals either. But there's also been some absolute stonkers. 23 Jun 2018
Nigeria v Iceland player ratings

Nigeria v Iceland player ratings

Nigeria's Ahmed Musa dazzled in the Volgograd heat as his second-half double secured a 2-0 victory over Iceland in Group D. 23 Jun 2018
Musa magic fires Nigeria past Iceland

Musa magic fires Nigeria past Iceland

A brilliant Ahmed Musa brace lit up Volgograd Arena as the Super Eagles soared past Iceland 2-0 on Saturday morning (AEST). 23 Jun 2018
A-League ref ready for his World Cup moment

A-League ref ready for his World Cup moment

The only A-League referee selected for the World Cup will take charge of the Group D clash between Nigeria and Iceland tonight. 22 Jun 2018
Croatia coach flags changes for Iceland game

Croatia coach flags changes for Iceland game

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said Thursday night he is likely to make changes in the team's starting lineup for his side's final group stage game against Iceland. 22 Jun 2018
Argentina v Croatia player ratings

Argentina v Croatia player ratings

Argentina's back-line looked like an accident waiting to happen and in the second half against Croatia it imploded spectacularly. 22 Jun 2018
Croatia thrash Argentina 3-0 to reach round of 16

Croatia thrash Argentina 3-0 to reach round of 16

Croatia produced a sublime performance to earn a thoroughly deserved 3-0 win against Argentina in an intense encounter in Nizhny Novgorod on Thursday, which leaves the South American side with just one point from their opening two games. 22 Jun 2018
Nigeria more suited to hot Volgograd weather

Nigeria more suited to hot Volgograd weather

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said Thursday that Nigeria would be more suited to playing in the hot weather conditions in the southern Russian Volgograd than his team. 22 Jun 2018
Gudmundsson unlikely to play against Nigeria

Gudmundsson unlikely to play against Nigeria

Iceland midfielder Johann Gudmundsson will most likely miss his team's second World Cup match against Nigeria due to the calf muscle injury he sustained in their 1-1 draw with Argentina on June 16, head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said Thursday. 21 Jun 2018
Gunnarsson awaits 'tough match' against Nigeria

Gunnarsson awaits 'tough match' against Nigeria

Iceland midfielder Aron Gunnarsson said on Thursday that he expected his side's second World Cup match against Nigeria to be tough. 21 Jun 2018
Croatia have nothing to lose against Argentina says Dalic

Croatia have nothing to lose against Argentina says Dalic

Croatia will approach their upcoming World Cup match against Argentina in a relaxed frame of mind as “they have nothing to lose," Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018

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