World Cup: Ahmed Musa Brace Seals Vital Win For Nigeria

Ahmed Musa scored twice in the second half as Nigeria defeated Iceland 2-0 in the second round of World Cup Group D matches at Volgograd Arena on Friday.

The Super Eagles came into the tie bottom of the group, needing all 3 points to boost their qualification hopes after losing their opening game to Croatia last week.

Musa showed superb technique to fire Nigeria ahead on the half-volley before the rounding keeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson to double the advantage.

Iceland missed a late penalty awarded after a video assistant referee review.

Gylfi Sigurdsson fired over, a goal that would have given the Europeans a morale boost.

Gernot Rohr’s men are second in Group D – three points behind Croatia, who have already qualified for the knockout stage.

Iceland face Croatia on Tuesday while Argentina play Nigeria at the same time.