Robbie Keane’s thirty-ninth international goal was enough to earn the Republic of Ireland a 1-1 draw with Nigeria at Craven Cottage in London on Friday night.

Manager Giovanni Trapattoni handed out five new caps in his starting eleven and goalkeeper Keiren Westwood was a sixth debut as the second half began.

Michael Enemaro had given Nigeria the lead after thirty minutes – and left them on track for a third successive win against Ireland.

However, that lead lasted just eight minutes when Keane nipped through the Nigerian defence to slot home.

Republic of Ireland : Given (Westwood 46), Foley (McShane 72), Dunne, St. Ledger, Nolan, Duff (McGeady 46), Miller, Andrews (Whelan 58), Lawrence (S Hunt 81), Keane (Long 46), Best.
Subs not used: Kilbane, Keogh, Kelly.

Nigeria : Ejide, Adefemi, Sodje (Nwaneri 78), Mohammed, Olofinjana, Aluko (Obinna 61), Uche, Adeleye, Utaka, Akpala (Odemwingie 61), Eneramo.

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