Shola Ameobi scored one goal and set up another as Nigeria held Italy to a
surprise 2-2 draw on Monday.
Stephen Keshi's men headed into the game having clinched their place at next year's World Cup with a play-off win over Ethiopia on Saturday.
And the African nation carried that momentum into the friendly clash at Craven Cottage, producing a determined performance against the four-time World Cup winners.
Italy were on top for much of the encounter and took the lead early on thanks to Giuseppe Rossi.