The Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated Tunisia 1-0 of their opening recreation of the 2025 Below-20 Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a strike from Auwal Ibrahim, Soccernet.ng reviews.
Nigeria locked horns with Tunisia on the June 30 Stadium in Cairo for an opportunity to seize the primary three factors in Group B of the Below-20 AFCON. Going into the sport, coach Aliyu named a powerful lineup that had younger stars like Kparobo Arierhi, Bidemi Amole, and captain Daniel Bameyi.
The opening quarter-hour had been troublesome for Nigeria, as Tunisia dominated the sport, trying to find the opener. The Junior Carthage Eagles acquired some early alternatives, however they lacked the leading edge within the ultimate third.
Zubairu’s lads ultimately grew into the sport, holding the ball higher in the course of the park, and taking part in good mixture passes.
Bameyi appeared very stable on the again and was continually within the ears of his teammates, directing play. He additionally appeared superb on the ball, sending some good lengthy balls into Tunisia’s half to assist the assault. It was a kind of balls that led the Nigeria’s purpose.
Within the thirty eighth minute, the Flying Eagles skipper despatched an extended cross to Odinaka who was lurking on the left facet of the assault. The fullback managed the ball, waited for the runs of his teammates, and performed a pleasant cross to search out Ibrahim who used his first contact to push the ball previous the Tunisian defenders, acquired in a superb place, and positioned a high-quality end previous the Junior Carthage Eagles’ goalkeeper.
Nigeria acquired one other good alternative simply two minutes later after Arierhi acquired into a superb taking pictures place after a run from midfield. Nonetheless, his strike was simply pushed away by the Tunisian goalkeeper.
Aliyu Zubairu’s lads began the second half nicely, however they failed so as to add to their tally. Tunisia additionally had some alternatives to attain late within the recreation, however Nigeria’s goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt was as much as the duty, as made a few high-quality saves to make sure that the Flying Eagles ran out with the 1-0 win.
U-20 AFCON: Nigeria vs Tunisia highlights
Les Flying Eagles ouvrent le rating face aux la Tunisie !
NIGERIA 1-0 Tunisie #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20pic.twitter.com/eghhK6j7aS
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