The Italians went ahead via a sublime attacking play which culminated in Mario Balotelli playing in in-form Fiorentina striker, Guiseppe Rossi for a fantastic chip over the body of Ausin Ejide in goal.
But the Super Eagles responded when Newcastle striker, Shola Ameobi laid a perfect cross to Bright Dike to head home past the Italian goal keeper.
Italy were stunned some few minutes later when Shola Ameobi put a fantastic finish past the Italian goal keeper.
However, in the second half, the Italians upped the ante when Sunderland midfielder, Emmanuel Giacherrini equalised.
The Italians then tried to go for the killer when the introduced the veteran Italian midfield maestro, Andrea Pirlo, who controlled the midfield and forced Nigeria to defend throughout the second half as Mario Balotelli hit the post numerous times.
However, it was not to be as the match finished 2 all.
This will be regarded as a good performance by Nigeria who were somewhat lacklustre against Ethiopia in the World Cup qualifying match over the weekend.
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