NIGERIA's Super Eagles yesterday at the National Stadium, Abuja added a chapter to the history of Nigerian football when they defeated Argentina which played without FIFA World Player of the Year, Lionel Messi, 4-1 in an international friendly tagged Guinness The Match.

Real Zaragoza FC striker, Ikechukwu Uche opened the floodgate of goals in the 10th minute when he latched onto a loose ball inside the box which was deflected past goalkeeper Adrian Gabbarini, off a brilliant display by Joel Obi.

Obinna Nsofor made it two in the 28th minute when he converted a penalty kick awarded the Eagles after a foul challenge against Victor Anichebe.

Ik Uche was on song again in the 40th minute when he clinically connected a cross from overlapping Taye Taiwo with a header to end the first half with three goals advantage.

Emmanuel Emenike came on to replace Anichebe before half time.

Goalkeeper Dele Ayenugba came on to replace Vincent Enyeama, just as Ahmed Musa took over from Kalu Uche before the resumption.

Emenike hit the score sheet in the 53rd minute when he put the ball behind the Argentine goalkeeper to make the scoreline 4-0 after he had wasted a gilt-edged chance to score with only Gabbarini to displace.

Argentine Mauro Boselli scored his country's consolatory goal in the added time through a penalty kick.

Yusuf Ayila, Ogwude Fegor and Peter Utaka were also brought in later in the second half to replace Chibuzor Okonkwo, Joel Obi and Obinna Nsofor.

At full international level, Nigeria had found it impossible to beat the former World Cup winner losing 1-0 in 2002 and 2010 World Cup finals.

Speaking after the match, Nigeria's coach, Samson Siasia, says the victory was a good tonic for the Eagles as they prepare for a crucial Nations Cup qualifier against Ethiopia.

''I am proud of the way my boys played and I hope they stick together for the weekend's all-important match against Ethiopia.''

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