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Russia 2018 World Cup: Nigeria draw Argentina in Group D

Russia 2018 World Cup_ Nigeria draw Argentina in Group D

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 on Friday, Nigeria and Argentina were drawn together in Group D.

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

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.