Nigeria and Saudi Arabia played to a 2-2 draw in an international friendly match on October 13, 2023 at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão in Portimão, Portugal.
Nigeria took the lead in the 60th minute through a goal from Terem Moffi, who finished off a cross from Samuel Chukwueze. Saudi Arabia equalized in the 73rd minute through an own goal from Abdulelah Al Amri. Saudi Arabia took the lead in the 81st minute through a goal from Khalid Al Ghannam, who scored a header from a cross from Salem Al Dawsari. However, Nigeria equalized in the 90th minute through a penalty kick from Joe Aribo, after Victor Osimhen had been fouled in the box.
Both teams had a number of chances to win the match, but they were unable to find the back of the net again. The draw was a fair result, as both teams played well.
Here is a more detailed analysis of the match:
Nigeria 2-2 Saudi Arabia
Date: October 13, 2023
Venue: Estádio Municipal de Portimão, Portimão, Portugal
Attendance: 4,961
Referee: Gustavo Correia
Goals:
Terem Moffi (Nigeria, 60′)
Abdulelah Al Amri (Saudi Arabia, 73′ own goal)
Khalid Al Ghannam (Saudi Arabia, 81′)
Joe Aribo (Nigeria, 90′ pen.)
Yellow cards:
Joe Aribo (Nigeria, 88′)
Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia, 90+5′)
Red cards:
None
Man of the Match:
Joe Aribo (Nigeria)