Full Match Highlight: Saudi Arabia vs Nigeria | All goals highlight

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Late Drama Unfolds as Super Eagles Share Spoils with Saudi Arabia

In a thrilling friendly match, the Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by Saudi Arabia, with late drama stealing the spotlight. Kelechi Iheanacho, coming off the bench, briefly handed Nigeria the lead after an early setback. However, a last-minute free-kick from the Saudi side ultimately leveled the playing field.

The highlight of the match can be viewed here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eck–prY4Aw&pp=ygUYU2F1ZGkgQXJhYmlhIHZzIE5pZ2VyaWEg

Leicester City’s star forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, struck a crucial goal in the 81st minute, granting the Super Eagles a lead against their Middle East counterparts in Portugal. Nevertheless, it proved insufficient for Nigeria’s victory.

The Green Falcons initially took the lead in the 60th minute when Salman Al Faraj capitalized on a goalkeeping mishap by Francis Uzoho, who inadvertently flicked a corner kick into his own net. However, Nigeria’s response was swift, as Abdulelah Alamri deflected Victor Boniface’s strike into the net, equalizing the score just 13 minutes later, demonstrating the Super Eagles’ resilience.

With the taste of victory tantalizingly close, Nigeria relentlessly launched attacks, and Iheanacho, the substitute for Samuel Chukwueze in the 64th minute, seized a loose ball at the edge of the box, delivering a precise shot to the top-left corner of the net. Advantage Nigeria!

Yet, in the dying moments of the match, the Super Eagles conceded a free-kick on the edge of the box, setting the stage for heart-stopping drama. Mohammed Kanno’s strike deflected off a Nigerian player, granting Roberto Mancini’s side the equalizer.

Nigeria now sets its sights on a friendly match against Mozambique on Monday, intensifying preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The rollercoaster of emotions in this friendly encounter only adds to the anticipation of what lies ahead for the Super Eagles. ⚽🦅🌍