Iwobi came from the bench and impacted the game, pulling the Super Eagles level in the second half against the Algerian team B
By Kehinde Okeowo
Two second-half goals saw the Super Eagles come from behind twice to draw their test match against Algeria’s home-based side at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine on Friday night.
Watford goalkeeper Maduka Okoye returned in goal ahead of new comer, Adeleye Adebayo and Francis Uzoho.
In defence, Ebube Duru made his debut for the team, while another player, Raphael Onyedika also started for the first time in the Super. Eagles’ midfield.
Nottingham Forest’s new striker, Taiwo Awoniyi led the attack with Terem Moffi, Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho named among the substitutes on the bench.
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The home side opened the scoring in the 33rd minute when Karim Aribi gave the Algerians the lead.
The Super Eagles tried to fight back but still trailed the Algerian team B after the break.
Nigeria then Introduced Alex Iwobi from the bench and he made an impact by equalising for the Super Eagles in the second half.
The Desert Foxes then retook the lead again minutes later through Aribi, only for Cremonese forward, Cyriel Dessers to level scores once again for the Super Eagles.
The Super Eagles will face Algeria’s team A in a friendly next week Tuesday at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium, Oran.