Ismaila Lere
6 June 2011
Addis Ababa — Super Eagles Captain Joseph Yobo rescued the team from defeat in Ethiopia with a late equaliser in a must-win Africa Nations Cup qualifier in Addis Ababa.
The Group B clash finished 2-2 for Nigeria to move top, temporarily at least, ahead of Guinea on goal-difference with seven points from four matches, while Ethiopia are third on four points.
Guinea, also with seven points, host bottom team Madagascar later yesterday.
Ikechukwu Uche put Nigeria in front after 26 minutes, before the home team restored parity four minutes from the break through Saladin Seid.
Ethiopia went ahead five minutes into the second half when Seid again struck as he cashed in on a blunder by defender Efe Ambrose.
Yobo grabbed a much-needed draw for Nigeria four minutes from full time.
Coach Samson Siasia made only two changes to his starting eleven from Wednesday’s friendly against Argentina, Ahmed Musa in for Kalu Uche, who was excused to return to his base in Spain, and Peter Utaka preferred to start ahead of Everton striker Victor Anichebe.
New Fenerbache of Turkey striker Emmanuel Emenike did not play a part in this game as he was down with fever.
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