NIGERIA 1-1 KENYA .....match report with full commentary

Nigeria, the Champions of Africa, kicked off their post-Afcon campaign in Calabar with a disappointing World Cup qualifying draw at home to Kenya. Despite early confidence on the pitch and in the stands, the home side failed to spark—they were left stunned as Francis Kahata gave the Harambee Stars the lead with a sweetly struck freekick towards the end of the first half. To the immense relief of the home supporters, Nnamdi Oduamadi sealed a late, stoppage time equaliser, getting Naija out of jail, and breaking Kenyan hearts.

Stephen Keshi’s forewarning that the occasion for partying was done, and his insistence that the side were totally focused on seizing a place in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup were bore out early on, as Naija looked urgent and progressive. This was tempered this with the composure and maturity that is increasingly becoming a trademark of this young side.

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	90 + 5’ – The referee blows the whistle for Full Time.
	90 + 4’ – Oduamadi snatches a goal for the hots just 15 miutes after s coming on to replace 2013 AFCON hero Sunday Mba.
	90 + 3’ – Nigeria `1- Kenya 1
	90 + 3’ – Nnamdi Oduamadi (Nigeria) scores!
	90’ – Time running out for the African champions. referee Joshua Bondo of Botswana has added five minutes. Can the Super Eagles save themselves from a shock home loss?
	87’ – Brown Ideye takes a shoot, but it is parried by Kenya goalkeeper Arnold Origi.
	85’ – Drama in Calabar, Kenya coach Adel Amrouche sent to the stands.
	85’ – victor Moses is offside ,the Super Eagles have five minutes to save themselves from a shock home loss.
	80’ – Kenya down to 10 men, defender Mulnge Ndeto down injured.
	79’ – Kahata again finds himself in good position from a Oliech layoff but the goalscorer shoots wide.
	72’ – Victor Moses free kick goes wide.
	68’ – It is not serious and Kahata is back on the pitch.
	67’ – Goal scorer Kahata stretchered off with an injury.
	65’ – Oliech fails to make a clinical finish of a pass from Wanyama.
	61’ – Nigeria Substitution: Ahmed Musa replaces Obafemi Martins
	54’ – Kenya Substitution: Edwin Lavatsa replaces Mohammed Jamal
	45’ – Start of Second Half.
	45’ – The referee brings the first half to an end.
	39’ – Francis Kahata (Kenya) scores!
	28’ – Johanna Omolo (Kenya) is cautioned.
	20’ – Omeruo Kenneth brought down Oliech for freekick.
	8’ – Nigeria in control of the game but no clear cut on goal.