Standup9ja: Congo DR holds Super Eagles to 1-1 draw in friendly
The Nigerian
Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw in their pre-World Cup friendly
match against Congo DR at the Adokiye Amiesimake Stadium on Monday
evening.
The home side
were the first to score as defender William Troost-Ekong fire home his
first international goal in the 14th minute.
However, a rash
challenge from second-half substitute Ola Aina allowed the visitors to
draw level in the closing stage of the match, as Ben Malango netted the
equaliser from the penalty spot.
Gernot Rohr
handed debuts to Simeon Nwankwo and Junior Lokosa, with Kelechi
Iheanacho completing a three-man attack. While Oghenekaro Etebo and
Elderson Echiejile returned to the side and Tyronne Ebuehi continued in
the right-back position.
Nigeria is expected to play against England at Wembley next on June 2.\
Five players are expected to be dropped from the 30-man provisional list for the World Cup before the England friendly.
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