Stephen Keshi, 51,  has admitted that group rival Argentina has one of the best teams in the world.

The Nigeria manager made the comment shortly after the World Cup draw held this evening in Bahia, Brazil.

“Argentina is one of the strongest teams in the world, I know them well and we played several matches against them,” Keshi was quoted as saying by El Grafico.

On the injury to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, Keshi said : .“Before the start of the world cup, he will get well.”

The Super Eagles have lost three times to the Albiceleste - USA 1994, South Korea/ Japan 2002 and the last World Cup held in South Africa.