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2023 U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles Beat Host Nation Egypt, 1-0 To Stay In Competition

Last updated: February 22, 2023 11:10 pm
3 years ago BY SEEMBER SHIMA
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Goal Scorer, Solomon Agbalaka

The flying eagles of Nigeria returned to winning ways defeating host nation Egypt 1-0 in their second GAME OF GROUP A in the ongoing U20 AFRICAN cup of nations.

The Solomon Agbalaka’s header in the 71 minutes got the flying eagles the much-needed victory after a barren first half.

The Ladan Bosso side who lost by the same margin to Senegal in the opening game needed the win to remain in the competition and to keep their hope of an 8 title and a World Cup ticket alive.

Most read: 2023 U-20 AFCON: Senegal beat Nigeria’s Flying Eagles 1-0

In the other Group A match Senegal defeated Mozambique 3-0 to become the first team in the competition to book a spot in the next round with a maximum of 6 points.

Up next for the flying eagles will be a clash with Mozambique for their last group A game
Which is scheduled for 25 February.

Editor: Ena Agbanoma

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