Super Eagles Fail To Breach Greece Defense, Play Fourth Consecutive Draw
Africa powerhouse Nigeria played a goalless draw with 2004 European champions Greece at PPL Park (Chester, Pennsylvania) in their fourth tune - up game ahead of the World Cup which begins in Brazil next week.<br /><br />Just like the previous exhibition matches against Italy, Mexico and Scotland, the Super Eagles did not do enough to grab a win against their opponents. <br /><br />Against a very organized Greek team, Nigeria were in the best physical condition but could not breach their goalkeeper.<br /><br />Several times, Chelsea winger Victor Moses created scoring opportunities but that killer instinct from the attackers was absent.<br /><br />Manager Stephen Keshi gave a clue to his starting lineup at the World Cup, handing a midfield role to Peter Odemwingie.<br /><br />However, the former Bendel Insurance play-maker looked lost in his old position and had to be replaced in the second half.<br /><br />The Super Eagles will play one more friendly game, against United States, before their encounter with Iran at the mundial. <br />
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