World Cup: Nigeria draw Argentina again

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have drawn Argentina once again in the World Cup, the fifth time since 1994.

In the draw held for the 32 competing nations in Moscow today, Nigeria and Argentina were drawn together in Group D.

The two countries first met in 1994 World Cup. They met again at the group stage three other times in 2002, 2010, 2014.

They will meet again in Russia next year.

Also in the group are Croatia and Iceland.

However, Nigeria will face Croatia in their opening match.

Group A: Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay

Group B: Portugal, Spain, Morroco, Iran

Group C: France, Australia , Peru, Denmark

Group D: Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria

Group E: Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia

Group F: Germany, Mexico, Sweden, Korea Republic

Group G: Belgium, Panama, Tunisia, England

Group H: Poland, Senegal, Colombia, Japan

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