By Adeboye Amosu:
Croatia assistant coach Ivica Olic insists his side must be at their best to beat the Super Eagles in their group game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, reports Completesportsnigeria.
The Europeans have been drawn in Group D along with the three- time African champions, Argentina and debutants Iceland.
Even though it will be the first meeting between both countries at the senior level, Olic has huge regards for the West Africans.
“Nigeria made a statement with their 4-2 win against Argentina in the friendly in Krasnodar, ” the former Bayern Munich star told Sportske.jutarnji.hr.
“Here is Nigeria, so it is. I was immediately struck that on November 14, Nigeria played in Russia a friendly match with Argentina where they won 4-2.
“True, Messi did not play. It was an encounter in which Aguero had health challenges. At half-time, Argentina led 2-0 but Nigeria came back to win.
“Those goals showed how strong the Nigeria team is. They are extremely fast, physically powerful, certainly uncomfortable.
Croatia’s Olic: Tough Opponents Nigeria Showed Quality With Win Over Argentina
