Nigeria in 1-1 tie with Colombia in pre-World Cup soccer
Special to USAfricaonline.com & CLASSmagazine Houston
Colombia held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly played in England on Sunday.
Nigeria used the match to prepare for the upcoming World Cup in South Africa, but appear to be struggling with their form.
Just 12 minutes had been played when Carlos Valdes put the Colombians in the lead, although Haruna Lukman limited the damage for Nigeria in the 72nd minute.
Colombia pushed for a late winning goal but the Nigerians held on for a 1-1 draw.
The match was played in the English town of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire. No fans were allowed to attend as the venue already had a previously existing booking.
Colombia held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly played in England on Sunday. Nigeria used the match to prepare for the upcoming World Cup in South Africa, but appear to be struggling with their form. Just 12 minutes had been played when Carlos Valdes put the Colombians in the lead, although Haruna Lukman limited the damage for Nigeria in the 72nd minute.
Colombia pushed for a late winning goal but the Nigerians held on for a 1-1 draw. The match was played in the English town of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire. No fans were allowed to attend as the venue already had a previously existing booking. ref: USAfrica wt wire reports
