Flying Eagles Pip Egypt To Earn First Win

Solomon Agbalaka lone strike in the 71st minute earn Nigeria first win against host Egypt in the 2023 CAF U-20 African Nations Cup.

The Nigerian lads lost their opening game to Senegal but fought back impressively to shoot down the hosts

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles claimed their first win at the 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations by beating hosts Egypt 1-0 at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Full-back Solomon Agbalaka’s towering header midway through the second half was all the seven-time champions needed to secure their first points at the tournament.

Second placed Nigeria will face bottom placed Mozambique in their last group A game on Saturday, 25th February, 2023.

Nigeria need a draw to qualify for the quarter finals.