D'Tigress beat Argentina to advance to elimination round

By Oluwamayomikun Orekoya

Nigeria's D'Tigress beat Argentina 75-70 to record their second Group B win and becomes the first ever African team to win two games in a single FIBA Basketball World Cup, Sportinglens.blogspot.com understands.

Nigeria out of World Cup with late victory for Argentina

Argentina have booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup at Nigeria's expense with a late 2-1 win at the Krestovsky Stadium this evening.

Higuain set to start against Nigeria

Juventus star Gonzalo Higuain is set to start for Argentina against Nigeria in the last World Cup Group D match, with Paulo Dybala set to be benched again.

Ighalo: Argentina match will be a war

Odion Ighalo has said that he expects Nigeria's Group D showdown with Argentina to be like "a war" as both teams battle for a place in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Argentina coach's notebook reveals tactical work ahead of Nigeria clash

Jorge Sampaoli has inadvertently revealed Argentina's tactical work on the training ground ahead of their critical World Cup showdown with Nigeria next week.

Argentina crisis: Messi, Mascherano to choose players against Nigeria, as coach demoted

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and his fellow players will select the team that will face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a much anticipated World Cup last Group D match on Tuesday night after coach Jorge Sampaoli was demoted by the country’s football authority, according to media reports.

Argentina players want coach Sampaoli sack before Nigeria game

Argentina players want Jorge Sampaoli kicked out before Argentina’s last game against Nigeria, with Sergio Aguero hitting out at his manager after the crushing defeat by Croatia.

Croatia thrash Argentina to progress into second round of World Cup

Croatia have booked themselves a place in the knockout stages of the 2018 World Cup in Russia courtesy of a remarkable 3-0 win over Argentina in Group D at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium this evening.

Iheanacho admits: Messi is something else

.Relishes chance to play against Argentine

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho is cherishing the chance to face Lionel Messi when Nigeria comes up against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup this summer.

Messi, Agüero, Higuain make Argentina's 35-man preliminary list

Super Eagles’ opponents, Argentina have named its preliminary 35-man squad for this summer’s World Cup, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Nigeria versus Argentina game won’t be easy-- Eguavoen

.Says Albiceleste will play for revenge

By Taofeek Babalola

Former Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen has said that the last Group D encounter between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Albiceleste of Argentina at the Russia FIFA World Cup would be an epic clash, Sportinlens.blogspot.com reports.

Ikpeba warns: Iceland, Croatia won’t be pushover

.Wants Rohr to study their games

By Taofeek Babalola

Former AS Monaco of France forward Victor Ikpeba has warned Nigeria not to underrate Iceland and Croatia in their World Cup group matches, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Ighalo: Argentina, Iceland, Croatia wary of Nigeria

.Says Eagles will qualify from Group D

.Prefers England group

By Taofeek Babalola

Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has said that Nigeria has all it takes to qualify from its World Cup group and go far in the Russia 2018 FIFA World, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Russia 2018: Nigeria to play Argentina, Iceland, Croatia

For the fifth time in six FIFA World Cup appearances, Nigeria will be playing against Argentina in the group phase come next year summer in Russia. Three –time African champions Nigeria will also tackle European teams Iceland and Croatia in Group D.

Maradona angry Argentina lost to Nigeria

Diego Maradona stated his desire to have another coaching opportunity with the Argentina national team, after Tuesday’s 4-2 defeat in a friendly against Nigeria.

Nigeria Shock Argentina

Nigeria's Super Eagles came from two goals down to beat Argentina 4-2 in an international friendly encounter at the Krasnodar Stadium in Russia on Tuesday.

Messi reveals: Why I skip Eagles’ game

Lionel Messi has revealed reasons behind his decision to be excused from Tuesday's friendly encounter against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Sportinglens.blogspot.com understands.

Kwesé Free Sports to air Argentina v Nigeria Friendly game

.Kicks-off at 5.30pm local time 

Kwesé Free Sports will on Tuesday broadcast the international friendly match between Nigeria and Argentina at Krasnodar, Russia. The match which kicks-off at 5.30pm local time is exclusive to the free-to-air (FTA) TV channel, Kwesé Free Sports.

Deportivo’s keeper Uzoho, Nwakali get Eagles’ first call-up

Deportivo de La Coruña's goalkeeper Francis Uzoho and Manchester City young star Chidiebere Nwakali has been handed their first call-up to the Nigeria national team, being named in the Super Eagles’ 24-man squad to face Algeria (November 10), before facing two-time world champions Argentina (November 14) in an international friendly in Southern Russia.

Eagles tackle Argentina on Nov.14

World Cup-bound Nigeria will face Argentina in a friendly on November 14 in Krasnoder, Russia, after they rejected offers to play against Morocco, Iran and Saudi Arabia, officials said.