Following the 3-2 win over Nigeria, Super Eagles' coach Stephen Keshi has heaped praise on Lionel Messi insisting that the Argentine forward "is from Jupiter".
Messi, 27, netted a half-volley and a free-kick as Argentina recorded a third win to finish top of Group F.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria equalised twice through Ahmed Musa but Marcos Roja goal proved sufficient for the two-time champions.
Speaking to the press shortly after the match, Keshi reserved words of praise for the Barcelona ace.
"Messi is one of heck of a player. He's blessed. You can't take it away from him," said Keshi, whose Nigeria side still qualified despite the defeat.
"There are good calibre players in the team but Messi is from Jupiter."
Keshi, whose team advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup added: "I feel honoured and happy it's going our way, I want to thank the players and the fans and some of the media."
Messi and Brazil's Neymar are now joint top scorers at the 2014 tournament with four goals each.