Live: Argentina 0 - 0 Nigeria (pre-World Cup friendly)
- This will be the eight encounter between both teams at senior level
- Argentina have five wins while Nigeria have one win in matches between both sides
- Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain will not play while John Mikel Obi returns for Nigeria
- Match to kick off at 5.30pm Nigerian time, 7.30pm local time in Russia
Argentina will take on Nigeria in an international friendly in Krasnodar as both teams prepare for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
It will be the eighth meeting between both sides at senior level. Out of the seven previous encounters played between both sides, the South Americans have won on five occasions.
Confirmed line up:
Nigeria XI vs Argentina: Akpeyi; Aina, Troost-Ekong, Balogun Awaziem, Shehu Abdullahi; Ndidi, Mikel, Ogu; Iwobi, Iheanacho
Argentina XI vs Nigeria: Marchesin; Mascherano, Pezzella, Otamendi; Enzo Perez, Banega, Lo Celso, Di Maria; Dybala, Pavon, Aguero
The last coming at the 2014 World Cup where Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3 - 2 win for the South Americans. Ahmed Musa scored Nigeria's two goals in that game.
Lionel Messi scored twice (including one freekick) against Nigeria at the 2014 World Cup. Photo: FIFA
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Skipper Mikel who was left out of the final World cup qualifier in Algeria on Friday, will return to the starting XI against Argentina.
The Super Eagles played a 1 - 1 draw against Algeria in their last match. Photo: CAF
Lionel Messi will not play the game having featured in the Friendly against Russia on Saturday, November 11.
Kick off: 5.30pm (Nigerian time), 7.30pm (Russian local time)
Date: Tuesday, November 14
Venue: Krasnodar Stadium, Krasnodar, Russia
Confirmed injured/out of the game
Nigeria: Odion Ighalo, Elderson Echiejile, Mikel Agu, Ogenyi Onazi, Victor Moses and Moses Simon
Argentina: Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Mauro Icardi
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Where to watch: In the US, the match can be watched on Bein Sports
Confirmed line ups:
Nigeria: Akpeyi; Aina, Troost-Ekong, Balogun Awaziem, Shehu Abdullahi; Ndidi, Mikel, Ogu; Iwobi, Iheanacho
Argentina: Marchesin; Mascherano, Pezzella, Otamendi; Enzo Perez, Banega, Lo Celso, Di Maria; Dybala, Pavon, Aguero
Organisers say there will be maximum changes of six players per team for this match.
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Source: Naija.ng