The Super Eagles failed to hold on to their early lead on Tuesday in Oran to lose 1-2 to hosts Algeria in an international friendly.

Terem Moffi gave the Nigerian side a ninth minute lead, but Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez drew Algeria level with a penalty kick goal in the 41st minute.

Midfielder Youcef Atal scored in the 61st minute to hand the Desert Foxes the lead and ultimately the win.