LONDON: Italy and Nigeria played out a thrilling 2-2 draw which included a goal-of-the-season contender from Shola Ameobi in an entertaining friendly at Fulham’s Craven Cottage here on Monday.
Italy dominated the game but the African Cup of Nations champions, who joined their opponents at next year’s World Cup on Saturday, produced a few magical touches and defended superbly as the Italians pounded their goal in search of a late winner.
Bright Dike scored the other goal for Nigeria, while Giuseppe Rossi and Emanuele Giaccherini were Italy’s goal-scorers. (Reuters)