In front of 62,000 spectators, the Nigeria National Team drew 2 - 2 with their Mexican counterparts in a very explosive exhibition match played at the Reliant Stadium Houston, Texas on Friday night.

Manchester United's Javier Hernandez had given the Tri Color the lead in the 21st minute when he finished off a cross in the penalty area.

Then the game swung in favor of the Super Eagles moments later following the dismissal of Pablo Barrera for handball in the 18 - yard box.

From the resultant penalty, Brown Ideye netted his third international goal in the 28th minute to tie the game.

With five minutes remaining before the interval, the Eagles made their superiority in numbers count as John Ogu's shot was deflected by the experienced midfielder Gerardo Torrado.

For the statisticians, note that the strike was officially recorded as an own goal, so the Academica midfielder will have to wait for his first international goal.

Penalty box predator Chicharito leveled the scoreline in the 70th minute after a good run down the left flank by Salcido.

With his brace against Nigeria, Chicharito has now recorded 32 goals in 47 appearances for the Concacaf powerhouse.

Now, it is serious business for manager Stephen Keshi and his charges. This coming Wednesday, they face Kenya in a World Cup qualifier and play Namibia a week later.

Nigeria will represent the continent in one of the showpiece events in the Fifa Football calendar, the Confederations Cup which takes place in Brazil from June 15 - 30.