South Africa 2010: Nigeria drew Tunisia
Nigeria's Super Eagle Striker - Kanu Nwakwo
Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by Tunisia at the Abuja National Stadium, compromising the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for next year’s World Cup in South Africa.
Osaze Odemwingie opened scoring for Nigeria after 25 minutes, driving his way past his marker on the left to crash a shot into the roof of the net.
But the Nigerian celebrations were still on when Nabil Sliti levelled with an unstoppable effort from long range.
Tunisia were the better side, and looked dangerous on the break as they tormented the Nigerian side.
But Michael Eneramo restored Nigeria’s advantage on 85 minutes after good work down the left by John Mikel Obi and Obinna Nsofor.
That lead didn’t last long either as, with time running out, Esperance midfielder Oussama Darragi replicated Odemwingie’s first half goal, cutting down the right hand side and rifling his shot into the roof of the net.
The result keep Tunisia two points ahead of Nigeria, and means that the north Africans stay in the driving seat for World Cup qualification, while the Super Eagles are on a wing and a prayer.
Live scoring as it happened:
Nigeria LINE UP
1. Vincent Enyeama;
13.Adefemi Olubayo,
13.Adefemi Olubayo,
3. Taye Taiwo,
2. Joseph Yobo,
6. Dele Adeleye;
14. Seyi Olofinjana,
10. John Mikel Obi,
16, Kalu Uche;
11. Osaze Odemwingie,
15. Ike Uche;
8. Chinedu Obasi
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