DR Congo hold Super Eagles

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have played out a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, in Port Harcourt.

The Super Eagles started with defender William Troost-Ekong scoring his first international goal in the 14th minute, but a rash challenge from second-half substitute Ola Aina gave DR Congo an opportunity to equalize, as they were awarded a penalty. Cédric Ngulubi took it, and got he .

Nigeria Coach, Gernot Rohr handed debut to Simeon Nwankwo and Junior Lokosa, with Kelechi Iheanacho completing a three-man attack. While Oghenekaro Etebo and Elderson Echiejile returned to the side and Tyronne Ebuehi continued in the right-back position.

Nwankwo almost opened his goals account for the Super Eagles after good footwork inside the box on four minutes but saw his left-foot shot hit the bar with Kelechi Iheanacho’s follow-up blocked.

Congo almost took the lead on eight minutes after William Troost-Ekong failed to clear a dangerous cross Francis Uzoho saved the moment, with his left leg stopping Benik Afobe’s strike.

Alex Iwobi sought to find the winner at the end but his effort went whiskers away from the bottom corner, and the Rohr’s side had to settle for a share of the spoils.

Nigeria next visit England in Wembley on Saturday and play Czech Republic in Austria next week, before jetting out to Russia.

The Super Eagles will face Croatia, Iceland and Argentina at the 2018 FIFA World Cup