The Flying Eagles will go into an U20 AFCON qualifier in Burundi in very high spirits after they deservedly beat Nigeria’s Olympic team 2-1 in a friendly played in Abuja Thursday.
The Dream Team, parading the likes of goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel, Stanley Dimgba, Sincere Seth and Etor Daniel, took the lead early in the first half when a fierce freekick by Etor was turned into the net by a Flying Eagles defender.
However, the Nigeria U20s drew level just before the interval, when dangerman Victor Osimhen cashed in on a defensive slip and set up Funsho Bamigboye to tap home easily.
For the second half, coach Emmanuel Amuneke introducedeight new players including skipper Kelechi Nwakali, John Lazarus, Anthony Michael and Samuel Chukwueze.
The Flying Eagles were fitter and the more cohesive side and duly went ahead through Osimhen, who powered homea superb header off a Lazarus pullout from the right wing.
Osimhen was truly the tormentor-in-chief as he got anotherheader off against the post and then set up Orji, who failed to make hay in front of an empty goal.
The Flying Eagles victory though would come at a huge cost after Osimhen was forced out following a shoulder injury.
[post_ad]
This post was last modified on November 30, 2018 1:43 pm
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has won the Player of the Month award for April… Read More
Fulham FC star Alex Iwobi recently made a stylish appearance at a dinner party hosted… Read More
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina has disclosed the toughest opponent he has… Read More
Nigeria and Inter Milan midfielder, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, has enjoyed a great season with Serie A… Read More
Newly-promoted Turkish club Goztepe are set to challenge Trabzonspor for the signing of Super Eagles… Read More
Omonia FC goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has shared his experience at Old Trafford Stadium during his… Read More