)
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Lionel Messi and his Argentina squad in the United States of America.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face a Lionel Messi-led Argentina squad in a highly anticipated international friendly clash next month.
Nigeria to face Argentina in the USA
The international friendly has been in the offing since the Super Eagles 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
However, there were doubts about whether the match would take place after China decided against hosting the clash between the two nations.
Pulse Sports had earlier reported that the clash would take place in the Far East before it was later revealed the country would not host it after Messi failed to feature in a friendly against Hong Kong XI during Inter Miami’s pre-season tour.
)
10:05 - 15.02.2024
Good news for the Super Eagles as Messi faceoff remains on track
The Super Eagles are set to face Lionel Messi again despite reports claiming the match has been cancelled.
This put the proposed match in jeopardy, with Argentina reportedly looking for a new venue to host the clash.
It now appears the three-time world champions have found a new country to host the clash. According to Estebanedul as per Albisceleste Talk, the clash between Nigeria and Argentina will now take place in the United States in March 2024.
There is no particular date yet, but it will take place during next month’s international break. It also remains to be seen if the Super Eagles will play another friendly match during that window after playing Argentina.
Nonetheless, the chance to play in the United States will allow the Super Eagles to have a feel of what the next World Cup would be like should they qualify.
Nigeria vs Argentina history
This will be the tenth high-level match between Nigeria and the Argentine national team, with the latter leading the head-to-head.
In particular, their five World Cup meetings have resulted in victories for the Albiceleste (2-1 in 1994, 1-0 in 2002, 1-0 in 2010, 3-2 in 2014, and 2-1 in 2018).
)
The other win came in a friendly match in 2011 when Argentina won 3-1 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
)
22:54 - 12.02.2024
Lionel Messi receives invite to captain Argentina at 2024 Olympics
Following Argentina's qualification for the Olympic Games at the expense of Brazil, Lionel Messi has been extended an invitation to be part of the team in Paris.
The only ever draw was in the King Fahd Cup (0-0) in 1995. Argentina’s two losses were in friendlies in Abuja in 2011 and most recently a 2-4 defeat at Krasnodar, Russia, in 2017.
Related content
)
11:21 - 19.02.2024
From heroes to hot water: Nigeria in the clear as CAF's AFCON hammer hits Ivory Coast
CAF sanctions Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal for AFCON wrongs, with Nigeria given a clean bill.
)
09:21 - 19.02.2024
Forgotten Nwakali seizes Super Eagles bragging rights over AFCON 2023 star in Portugal
The battle of the Super Eagles went Kelechi Nwakali's way against AFCON 2023 defender Bruno Onyemaechi
)
08:07 - 18.02.2024
Nigeria's Zaidu Sanusi suffers season-ending injury in blow for Porto ahead of Arsenal clash
Nigeria Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi was stretched out for FC Porto in a league game against Estrela da Amadora.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)