VIDEO: Nigerian keeper lends credence to match-fixing rumors by hurling ball into own goal

Match-fixing allegations roared in the lead up to Wednesday night's friendly between World Cup bound Nigeria and Scotland at Craven Cottage in London.

The Scottish Football Association was contacted by the National Crime Agency regarding a potential match-fixing threat to the game. 

Bookmakers contacted by the BBC reported no suspicious betting activities before the game, but one spokesman confirmed sketchy wagers are more likely to be made on the illegal markets. 

"I'm surprised, just like everyone," said Nigerian defender Efe Ambrose. "This kind of thing is not good, but I don't think something is going on around this game."

The game began as planned, and Scotland jumped out to an early lead thanks to Charlie Mulgrew's goal in the 10th minute. Then, things got strange.

Nigerian goalkeeper Austin Ejide appeared to throw a ball sent in from a corner kick directly into his own net. 

The referee disallowed the goal, calling a foul on Scotland, but Ejide's intent appears clear: He's throwing that ball toward his own net.

Nigeria equalized in the 41st minute, sending the game into halftime all squared. However, Scotland retook the lead in the 52nd minute when — you guessed it — Nigerian defender Azubuike Egwuekwe registered an own goal.

It's not clear whether there will be any ramifications for Ejide's actions, but with the World Cup only two weeks away, the stakes for the keeper and the entire Nigerian national team are incredibly high.