BEVERLY HILLS, June 26, (THEWILL) – Achilles the cat, who has correctly predicted the score of all three World Cup matches played so far in St Petersburg, on Tuesday, tipped Nigeria to beat Argentina as the teams battle for a place in the soccer last 16.
Achilles, who resides in the city’s Hermitage museum, was held aloft for photographers then placed on a table in front of two bowls of food marked with Nigeria and Argentina flags.
After moments of deliberation, Achilles chose Nigeria, eating hungrily from the bowl.
Argentina go into the game bottom of Group D and must win to have any hope of advancing to the knockout rounds. Even victory could see them exit the tournament if Iceland beat Croatia by enough goals
Achilles correctly forecast Iran beating Morocco, Russia beating Egypt and Brazil beating Costa Rica.
In the same vein, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles would defeat their Argentine counterpart to move into the second round of the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Osinbajo disclosed this while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday at the Alakia Airport in Ibadan on his arrival for the National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Clinic.
“By the grace of God, victory will be ours. I hope the boys will give their very best. I am sure and confident that they are well prepared for the important encounter.
“This is an important encounter to us and I trust it is going to be a great victory for us,” he said.
