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THE Super Eagles of Nigeria were forced to a 2-2 draw by World Cup-bound Jordan in an international friendly at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday night.
Jordan stunned the Super Eagles early in the 17th minute, as
Mousa Tamari converted a well-taken free-kick to give the hosts the lead in the 17th minute.
Raphael Onyedika’s goal was controversially ruled out six minutes after.
Captain Moses Simon reacted swiftly after Ademola Lookman’s effort was blocked, resulting in Nigeria’s equalizer in the 30th.
Bright Osayi-Samuel delivered a pinpoint cross to Glasgow Rangers forward Emmanuel Fernandez, who put Nigeria ahead on his full international debut.
Jordan fought back and the hosts got a deserved reward in the 77th minute, leveling the score at 2-2.