FIFA World Cup: Argentina game do-or-die, says Musa

Deadly Ahmed Musa struck two stunning goals to sink Iceland 2- 0 on Friday and then promised to do the same to Lionel Messi ’s Argentina in Tuesday ’ s Group D showdown .

The Leicester City striker, currently on loan at CSKA Moscow , became the first Nigerian to score at two World Cups as the Super Eagles secured a crucial win over Iceland, who missed a penalty.

He scored both goals in Nigeria ’s group stage 3 – 2 defeat to Argentina in Porto Alegre , Brazil , four years ago and is relishing the chance to do it again .

But this time he hopes it will knock out the South Americans .     

He said

“I can remember four years ago when Messi played in Brazil I scored two goals , ” 

“And when I transferred to Leicester I played against Barcelona and he’s on the pitch and I scored another two goals .

“So I think next game anything can happen — possibly I ’m going to score another two goals , ” he laughed .   

“I think scoring against Argentina isn ’t that difficult for me , ” he smiled after his man – of – the -match performance in Volgograd . “We know the importance of the game . It’s do- or -die .”

The African side will secure a spot in the knockout stage alongside Croatia if they beat Argentina .

A draw would be enough to eliminate the Argentines but would leave Nigeria ’s fate resting on the outcome of Iceland’s game against Croatia which kicks off at the same time .

Musa also scored twice for Leicester in a 4- 2 pre – season friendly defeat against Messi -inspired Barcelona two years ago and said he always scores when up against the Argentine superstar .

Posted by Onyekwelu Charles