Lionel Messi Named For Argentina, Nigeria Friendly

Argentina coach, Alejandro Sabella has named Barcelona star, Lionel Messi in his squad for a friendly international against Nigeria next month.

Also Gonzalo Higuain and new Manchester City star, Sergio Aguero are in the team to face Nigeria.

The game will  be played in Bangladesh on September 6, a few days after Nigeria's latest Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Madagascar.

The previous match between the two sides, in Abuja in June, was won by Nigeria, beating Argentina by 4-1.

Messi missed the Abuja game in June and will be the centre of attention as Argentina seeks revenge.