Manchester United striker, Javier Hernandez, grabbed a brace to share the spoils with the Super Eagles in a friendly at the Reliants Stadium, Houston, Texas, USA.
Brown Ideye’s goal was ruled for an offside, just as the Mexicans attempt at goal hit the crossbar in the early minutes of the tie.
Manchester United’s star, Javier Hernandez, lived up to his billings as he connected a low cross from the right to put the Mexicans ahead.
Nigeria rallied back as Dynamo Kiev forward, Ideye, equalised from a spot kick after a Mexican defender was caught handling the ball in the box.
Academica Coimbra of Portugal midfielder, John Ogu, gave Nigeria the lead with a long range shot that was deflected into the net.
Eagles’ safest pairs of hands, Vincent Enyeama, came in as a second half substitute to replace Austin Ejide.
Babatunde Michael won his first cap as he replayed Ideye, who received a knock.
Varese’ midfielder, Nnamdi Oduamadi, was denied a goal by the crossbar in the 63rd minute of the encounter.
Magical Hernandez managed a tap in to bring the Mexicans back in the 68th minute of the match.
A capacity crowd turned out to watch the display of the African Champions and their CONCACAF Champions counterparts.
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