Nigeria captain Nwankwo Kanu expects a close encounter against Argentina on Saturday when the Super Eagles open their fourth World Cup appearance.
If he plays, it will be Kanu's fourth encounter with the South Americans, and after two victories and one defeat, the 33-year-old is confident the Super Eagles can come out triumphant.
“Argentina have the big–name players and everyone respects them. We also acknowledge that they are good and great players, but Argentina also have the same respect for us because they know the quality of our team and know that there is plenty we can come up with at any time.
“Yes, it will be tough but I believe we can overcome on the day. It is the World Cup and things do happen.”
Kanu was a member of the Nigeria Under-17 team that beat Argentina on the way to lifting the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Japan in 1993, and then captained the Under-23 team to beat Argentina to Olympic football gold in Atlanta three years later.
However, back in Japan, in 2002, Kanu and the Eagles fell 0-1 to Argentina in Ibaraki in their first match at the World Cup.
“You know, it is always very close any time we play them at the top level. It is either 2-1 or 1-0. I expect that on Saturday it will also be close, but victory will be Nigeria’s,” he said.
The game will be played at the Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday
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