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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sam Dymond

Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings: Ahmed Musa shines with brilliant brace but Gylfi Sigurdsson misses penalty

Nigeria kept their World Cup hopes alive after beating Iceland 2-0 thanks to a brilliant brace from Ahmed Musa.

After a dull first half, the game sprung to life as the Leicester winger scored two sensational goals to put his side firmly in control.

Iceland had the chance to draw level after VAR awarded the side a penalty in the 80th minute but Gylfi Sigurdsson blasted his effort high above the bar.

So how did the two teams fare? See the gallery below for our player ratings.

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