Nigeria defeated old foes, Argentina, on Wednesday night to move into the quarterfinal of the FIFA U-20 World Cup; a feat they last achieved in 2011.
The Abliceleste as the Argentines are called were defeated 2-0 by the Flying Eagles courtesy of goals from Ibrahim Muhammad in the 61st minute and a last minute header from substitute Haliru Sarki in front of a partisan 27,000-strong crowd.
While not many Nigerians we’re optimistic about Ladan Bosso-led boys’ chances as captured by their third place finish in Group D despite leading the group until matchday 3. But on Wednesday, they displayed a defensive masterclass at the San Juan Stadium that won them a quarterfinal berth.
