The Flying Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their campaign with a loss to Senegal in their opening game at the 23rd edition of U-20 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt .
The junior Teranga Lions got the needed win in the 40th minute through Souleymane Faye before the half time whistle.
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On return to action, the Ladan Bose boys fought back to get an equalizer but the Senegalese side closed all chances forcing the game to end 1-0 in their favour .
In other Group A fixtures, at the Cairo International Stadium, hosts Egypt and Mozambique played out a goalless draw to end up with one point each.
Seven times champions, Nigeria who are buttom of the Group A log will hope to redeem their image when they face Egypt in their second game of the group on Wednesday, February 22.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
