Nigeria’s Flying Eagles defeated the Young Pharaohs of Egypt in a pre-Africa U20 Cup of Nations friendly on Tuesday, NigeriaSoccernet.com reports.
The Nigerian U-20 boys edged their Egyptian counterparts 2-1 at the Cairo International Stadium.
Kparobo Arierhi opened the scoring in the 10th minute after a good pass from Bidemi Amole, before Ahmed Kaabaka netted for Egypt in the 65th.
Precious Benjamin sealed the win for Nigeria with a late penalty after Divine Oliseh was fouled.
The Flying Eagles, seven-time African champions, kick off their Group B campaign against Tunisia next Thursday, followed by matches against Morocco and Kenya. Egypt, in Group A, faces South Africa on Sunday.
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