Nigeria played a friendly match against Italy, the three-time world champion, two days after qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. The Super Eagles, with a reshuffled formation, conceded an early goal from Guiseppe Rossi, but they fought back to equalize with Bright Dike and take the lead with Shola Ameobi before halftime. Italy leveled the score in the second half, with Giaccherini finding the net. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, providing good preparation for Nigeria as they face teams of similar caliber in the upcoming World Cup.
FOOTBALL FRIENDLY: NIGERIA HOLDS OFF ITALY – ALL THE GOALS OF THE MATCH
