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Musa scores twice to give Nigeria 2-0 win over Iceland

VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) - Ahmed Musa gave Nigeria its first win at this year's World Cup, and gave Argentina a gift.

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Musa scores twice to give Nigeria 2-0 win over Iceland

Musa scored two second-half goals to help the Nigerians beat Iceland 2-0 Friday and move into second place in the group behind already-qualified Croatia.

Nigeria will face Argentina in its final group match on Tuesday in St. Petersburg. If Nigeria wins, it will advance to the round of 16. But if Argentina claims all three points, it can still advance depending on the result of the other match between Croatia and Iceland.