World Cup 2018: 4 things Argentina could do in order to beat Nigeria

Modified Jun 26, 2018 10:25 GMT

#1 Rigid determination

Argentina v Croatia: Group D - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia — The Albiceleste will need to approach the game with a great attitude

Let us face reality, Argentina - one of the greatest football nations of all time will be eliminated from the World Cup at group stage level if they fail to get a victory against Nigeria today.

With world-class superstars including the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Angel Di Maria, Paulo Dybala, Javier Mascherano and Gonzalo Higuain on the team, elimination at this stage will represent a big embarrassment to the whole nation.

Lionel Messi's legacy is under serious threat at the moment, Jorge Sampaoli's job is on the line and the reputation of the team, as well as the whole nation, is at stake here. With Nigeria also aiming to reach the knockout stage of the tournament, the game will not be a walk in the park for the Albiceleste.

Therefore, both the players and the coach must tackle the game like a do or die affair. They will need to be at their absolute best and enter the match with rigid determination in order to stand a chance to beat Nigeria and progress to the next phase.

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Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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