Russia 2018: Ahmed Musa's brace hands Super Eagles first victory against Iceland

Ahmed Musa

By Eyo Kelvin

Ahmed Musa brace secured a vital win for Super Eagles as Nigeria ease off their World Cup campaign in Volgograd, Russia.

It makes the clash at the Volgograd Arena extremely crucial for both sides in dire need of points

The opening 45th minutes was back-and-forth but with few chances. In fact, Nigeria were the first team to fail to land a shot on target in the first half of the tournament.

Iceland's star man then fired a sixth-minute chance straight at the teenage goalkeeper, who dealt with a string of corners as both sides struggled for fluency in midfield.

Nigeria exploded to life in the second half of their game against Iceland in Group D to put their hopes of qualification to the last 16 in their own hands. Two goals from Ahmed Musa in the second half was enough to do the trick against a subdued Iceland side.

Victor Moses sent a cross into the box and Musa took it down with some lovely control. He caught it cleanly on the half-volley and Hannes ThorHalldorsson had no chance as the Super Eagles opened scoring in the 49th minutes just few minutes into the second half.

Musa rattled the crossbar as Nigeria pushed to seal all three points, 79th minutes when the man of the match, Musa, ran into the box, rounded the keeper and waited for the perfect moment to strike to the back of the net.

Iceland were given the mirage that was a lifeline when VAR awarded them a penalty. The referee initially missed Ebuehi's foul on Finnbogasson but the video technology saved his blushes.

Nigeria play a battered and bruised Argentina in their last game with a win ensuring their passage amongst the tournament's elite.