The Lionel Messi led Argentina team, Tuesday, had its pound of flesh against the Super Eagles in far away Bangladesh as the South Americans defeated Nigeria 3-1 in an international friendly.
In June, when both teams met in Abuja, the Eagles humbled Argentina 4-1.
BANGLADESH, Dhaka : Argentina footballer Di Maria Angel (R) vies for the ball with the Nigerian footballer Mikel John (L) during a friendly match against Nigeria at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka on September 6, 2011. Agentina defeated Nigeria 3-1. AFP PHOTO
Gonzalo Higuain scored the first goal 25min into the game while A.D. Maria scored Argentina’s second 2minutes later. Chinedu Obasi scored the Eagles’ lone goal 2mins into the second half.
However, Elderson Echiejile scored an own goal in the 66th minute as Argentina won the explosive encounter 3-1.-Vanguard
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