The Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia held the Super Eagles of Nigeria to a 2-2 draw on Friday at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao, Portugal.
It was going to be a first win in a friendly match under Jose Peseiro since he became Nigeria’s coach in May 2022, until the Saudis equalised in the ninth minute of additional time.
All the goals were scored in the second half. The two goals conceded by Nigeria were an own goal by Francis Uzoho and a deflection of Calvin Bassey. At the same time, the Eagles scored through Victor Boniface, his first for the Eagles, and a fine left-footed finish from substitute Kelechi Iheanacho.
The Portuguese tactician started with both Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface in attack, while Wilfred Ndidi captained the team.
The match started on a frenetic note, with the battle concentrated in the midfield with the return of Alex Iwobi.
The Eagles created the first goal-scoring chance through Bruno Onyemaechi in the 17th minute as his cross found…