The second game in
Group B during the
FIFA World Cup 2010 in
South Africa is the game between
Argentina and
Nigeria. The match takes place in the
Ellis Park Stadium at Johannesburg on the 12 of June. The World Champion of 1978 and 1986 from Argentina has some of the best international players while the team of Nigeria is strong in the collective, but without superstars.
The national team from Argentina is always a favourite in the World Cup but since Diego Maradona is coaching the team they have some problems. While Messi is always having a good performance in Barcelona he isn't able to reach the same level in the national team. The best part of the team is the offensive because with Milito, Messi, Agüero and Teves they got some of the best strikers in Europe.
The national team of Nigeria, also known as the "Super Eagles", made a good job in the qualifying rounds because they won both rounds without a lose. One of the best players from Nigeria John Obi Mikel is still injured so he can't help his team during the World Cup. The preparation games against Saudi-Arabia and Columbia brought just two 0:0 drawn.
Group B: Argentina against Nigeria
Date: 12. June 2010 4:00pm
Stadium: Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
Referee: Wolfgang Stark (GER)
Argentina:Goalkeeper: Sergio Romero
Defender: Nicolás Burdisso, Gabriel Heinze, Martín Demichelis, Nicolás Otamendi
Midfielder: Javier Mascherano, Maxi Rodriguez, Lionel Messi, Mario Bolatti
Striker: Carlos Tévez, Diego Milito
Coach: Diego Maradona
Injured: Emiliano Insúa
Booked: -
Nigeria:Goalkeeper: Vincent Enyeama
Defender: Rabiu Afolabi, Taye Taiwo, Chidi Odiah, Dele Adeleye
Midfielder: Sani Kaita, Ayila Yussuf, Dickson Etuhu, Isiaka Olawale
Striker: Chinedu Obasi, Obafemi Martins
Coach: Lars Lagerbäck
Injured: John Obi Mikel
Booked: -
The preparation of Nigeria wasn't easy because they cancelled some games and also a training camp in London. Argentina is preparing in South Africa.
Last game:
Argentina 1:0 Nigeria 02.06.2002 (World Cup)
Wins Argentina: 2
Wins Nigeria: 1
Drawn: 1
It will be difficult for Nigeria against Argentina because the got no real superstar in their team. If Argentina wants to reach the quarterfinal they must win against Nigeria, they have the better team so they win the game against Nigeria.
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