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- Nigeria faced Saudi Arabia in Portugal
- Super Eagles appeared on course to victory
- But Saudi Arabia equalised deep into stoppage time
WHAT HAPPENED? It was the Saudis who went ahead on the hour mark following a mistake by goalkeeper Francis Uzoho and Salman Al-Faraj broke the deadlock at Estadio Municipal de Portimao in Portugal.
But the hosts threw away their lead following an own-goal by Abdulelah Al Amri on 73 minutes.
Nigeria then went ahead through Kelechi Iheanacho who netted with nine minutes to go.
As the Super Eagles appeared on course to victory, Kanno hit back for Saudi Arabia 10 minutes into stoppage time to secure a draw for Saudi Arabia.
ALL EYES ON: A lot was expected from Victor Osimhen but he endured a difficult match.
The Napoli forward was substituted due to a suspected injury in the 59th minute for Teremas Moffi.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Friday’s draw ended the Super Eagles’ three-match winning run across all competitions.
It was a result that could show coach Jose Peseiro that he might have a lot to work on ahead of January’s Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast.
As for Saudi Arabia, the draw saw them fail to win for the sixth successive game.
WHAT NEXT? The Super Eagles remain in Portugal and they will face Mozambique in another friendly match on Monday.
It is another match they will be heavily scrutinised to see if they have a squad capable of winning the Afcon tournament.
Failing to win again on Monday could pile pressure on Peseiro and his players.
