2023 AFCON U-20: Flying Eagles wrap up preparation with an emphatic win

Published on: 16 February 2023

The Nigeria U-20 in their base in Morocco put a final touch to their preparation for the African U-20 Championship with resounding 6-1 victory over Moroccan club, Kawkab Athletic at the Complexe Sportif, Sidi Mohammed, Ain Sebaa, Casablanca. Nigeriasoccenet.com reports.

The Flyings were initially meant to play the Central African Republic but settled for the Moroccan side after the African counterparts pulled out of the friendly.

Mohamed Aminu, Ibrahim Mohammed and Samson Lawal gave Nigeria in the first half hour mark of the encounter. However, Kawkab Athletic reduced the deficit nine minutes before the break.

Emmanuel Uchegbu, Augustine Njoku and Jonathan Nicholas scored the other goals for the Flying Eagles.

Ladan Bosso’s side will depart for Cairo, Egypt on Thursday.

The seven-time African champions will face Senegal in their opening fixture on Sunday.

Dare Ogun

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