
Five times world men football champion, Brazil Sunday forced former African champion, Nigeria to a 1-1 draw at an International friendly encounter in faraway Singapore.
Joe Aribo opened scoring for Nigeria after the Brazilian talisman, Neymar Jnr was forced out of the match by injury.
Aribo’s goal was his second for Nigeria in two appearances.
Coutinho who replaced Neymar hit the upright before casemiro scored the equalizer from the rebound in the same manner Nigeria scored through goal mouth scramble.
The draw posed a technical challenge for Brazil who were also held to 1-1 draw by Senegal last Tuesday.
- ENIOLA OLATUNJI.