Group D

Argentina coach reportedly set to quit the national team after World Cup exit

Jorge Sampaoli has reportedly quit as Argentina coach after World Cup exit in the round of 16 following a meeting with his bosses. Lionel Messi and his teammates scraped through Group D after drawing with debutants Iceland.

Nigeria men who absconded in Russia beg federal government to come to their aid

Nigerians who traveled to the World Cup in Russia and ran away to other countries are now calling on the federal government to come to their aid. A journalist named Sapele Oghenek said, some of these men fled into other countries.

Super Eagles star player mobbed by excited fans in Abuja central mosque

Super Eagles attacker Ahmed Musa was mobbed by fans when he paid a visit to the National Mosque in Abuja to observe the Juma’ah prayers on Friday, June, 29th. The 26-year-old was surrounded by fans who showed their appreciation.

Ighalo receives death threats from Nigerian supporters, begs for mercy

Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has received death threats after Nigeria's World Cup exit. The 29-year-old missed two glorious opportunities against Argentina on Tuesday as the Super Eagles lost 2-1 in Saint Petersburg.

Revealed: Super Eagles star credited with 5 of the best statistics so far at the World Cup

According to a breakdown of the top performers’ at the ongoing World Cup in Russia, the Nigerian international emerged the best in the 5 categories’ that include, Most take-ons completed (16), Most fouls won (11), Most shots (7),

Super Eagles depart Russia in batches after World Cup exit

After crashing out of the 2018 World Cup losing their last Group game against Argentina, Super Eagles players have left Russia for their respective destinations. Lionel Messi and Marcos Rojo scored for Argentina.