By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria’s Super Eagles played out a 2-2 draw with Jordan in a friendly in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday night.
Jordan took the lead through Musa Al-Taamari in the 17th minute.
Raphael Onyedika thought he had equalised for Nigeria seven minutes later, but his effort was ruled out for offside.
The Super Eagles however equalised through Moses Simon in the 26th minute.
Simon reacted quickest inside the box, with a left-footed finish after Ademola Lookman’s effort was blocked.
Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez gave Nigeria the lead for the first time in the game four minutes before the break.
Fernandez controlled Bright Osayi-Samuel’s cross, and and fired a left- footed finish into the net.
The Super Eagles dominated game early in the second half but failed to double their advantage.
Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was replaced by Adebayo Adeleye in the 57th minute due to injury.
Mohammad Al-Daoud restored parity for Jordan 13 minutes from time.
Substitute Alex Iwobi was sent off for an unsportsmanly conduct late in the game.
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