Nigeria Super Eagles’ Ahmed Musa has handed the team an opportunity to qualify for the knockout stage in its Group D at the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia by his firing of two goals in favour of Nigeria against Iceland.
After a goalless first half that was cagey, the Nigerians roared into the lead with a superb counterattack in the 49th minute of the game, which saw Moses send a low cross to Musa, who controlled, perfected and fired the ball straight into the net within the six-yard box to put Nigeria one-nil up against a very dogged Icelandic defence.
Nigeria clear a long Iceland throw from their area and work it to Victor Moses down the right.
The Chelsea wing-back surges clear and swings in a cross to Ahmed Musa.
The Leicester striker still has plenty to do, taking a deft touch with the outside of his boot before ripping in a half-volley high past Hannes Halldorsson.
Musa was at work again in the 75th minute smashing in a second goal to seal the encounter.
Musa blitzes down the left channel, taking a long pass perfectly in his stride before gliding easily past Kari Arnason into the area.
The Leicester striker checks back and then rounds Hannes Halldorsson before calmly slotting high into the net, past the covering defenders on the line.
