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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Then the game swung in favor of the Super Eagles moments later following the dismissal of <span class="notranslate">Pablo Barrera for handball in the 18 - yard box. <br /><br />From the resultant penalty, Brown Ideye netted his third international goal in the 28th minute to tie the game.<br /><br />With five minutes remaining before the interval, the Eagles made their superiority in numbers count as John Ogu's shot was deflected by </span><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">the experienced midfielder Gerardo Torrado. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />Penalty box predator Chicharito leveled the scoreline in the 70th minute after a good run down the left flank by Salcido.<br /><br />With his brace against Nigeria, </span></span><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">Chicharito has now recorded 32 goals in 47 appearances for the Concacaf powerhouse.<br /><br /></span></span>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.<br /><br />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.<br /></span></span>