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African champions Nigeria were on Monday night held to a thrilling 2-2
draw by Italy in a friendly played in London
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Italy went in front after 12 minutes, when Guissepe Rossi delightfully chipped over a diving goalkeeper Austin Ejide after he was set up by Mario Balotelli.
Nigeria restored parity on 35 minutes when Bright Dike out jumped his marker to head home off a tailored cross by Shola Ameobi.
Provider Ameobi turned scorer four minutes later when he met Francis Benjamin’s cross from the left with a half volley that gave Sirigu in goal for Italy no chance.
Italy then drew level in the 47th minute, when Emanuele Giaccherini finished off a flowing Italy move that made nonsense of the Eagles defence
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