RUSSIA 2018: Argentine legend Veron says Super Eagles are unpredictable

Following the 2018 FIFA World Cup draw that drew Nigeria and Argentina in Group D, Argentina legend, Sebastian Veron says he is not sure what to expect from the Super Eagles.

The South American giants will be meeting Nigeria in the group stages of the global showpiece for the fifth time, as the Eagles will be hoping for their first win from the encounters.

Both nations are joined with European nations, Croatia and Iceland in the group, but will meet on matchday 3 of the tournament in Russia.

Veron, speaking to Dnevno website, labelled Nigeria as unpredictable adding that African are usually ‘unstable’ and could stir up surprises in football games depending on ‘how they feel ahead of the game.’

“The group in which Argentina is not easy, but it is good that it did not get any big national team,” Veron was quoted to have said.

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“Argentina should go through the finals without a problem, and it is good that the quarter-finals do not cross with big teams. That means we have a few games to clear the shape and become even stronger.

“Nigeria is unpredictable. They always come to us in the group. African players are actually unstable and depend on what they have a day before and how they feel ahead of the game.

“Croatia is not bad, it has players in the strong clubs in Europe. Truth, the World have gone through the play, but should not be underestimated. We are stronger than them, but we should be careful.

“Iceland has no experience at these championships, but they have played well in the Euro and through qualifications. We can not label it as a surprise, but as a growing representation.”

The Super Eagles will begin their campaign against Iceland on June 16, 2018, before facing Croatia in the matchday 2 and ending the group stages with the tie against Argentina.

 

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