Nigeria's hopes of playing at next year's World Cup finals in Brazil were given a massive boost after the Super Eagles played a 1 - 1 draw in a tricky clash with the Brave Warriors of Namibia on Wednesday evening.<br /><br />In the first half, the Super Eagles had the upper hand but that superiority did not give them goals. <br /><br />The game was heading for a draw with only 13 minutes remaining until African Stars winger Deon Kavendji's volleyed goal gave the Southern African nation the lead.<br /><br />Sunshine Stars skipper Godfrey Oboabona scored his first ever international goal from a free - kick in the 83rd minute to tie the match 1 -1.<br /><br />Despite a late rally by the Namibians, the Eagles soldiered on to ensure they left the pitch with a point.<br /><br />Nigeria tops the Group F standings with 9 points from 5 games, followed by Malawi, whose miserable home form continued with a 2 - 2 draw against bottom team Kenya.<br /><br /><br />