Senegal U20 1 – 0 Nigeria U20: Flying Eagles’ quest for 8th Afcon title suffers early stumble

The West African derby in Cairo led to favor of the Francophone nation who confirmed extra starvation and high quality general

Nigeria’s u-20 nationwide group started the search for a record-extending eight continental title on a disappointing word after struggling a slim 1-0 loss to their Senegalese counterparts of their opening Group A match of the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Souleymane Faye’s high quality strike 5 minutes earlier than the top of the primary half was all of the Younger Lions of Teranga wanted to assert a memorable win over the Nigerian boys.

The Flying Eagles will probably be significantly dissatisfied with the consequence after coming onto this event on the again of an extended unbeaten run, which included a win over Zambia and Congo within the final couple of weeks.

However after dominating the early exchanges, the Ladan Bosso-tutored aspect ceded floor and initiative to Senegal.

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And it was no shock to see the Younger Lions take the lead from an opportunistic Faye purpose after goalkeeper Nwosu pushed an preliminary shot again into the hazard space.

Nigeria have been second finest from that time on and didn’t appear like grabbing the equaliser at any level within the second half.

Senegal’s defence did effectively to cage the Nigerian assault whereas their attackers had sufficient probabilities to increase their lead however fluffed their traces when effectively positioned.

The Flying Eagles completed the encounter with ten males after substitute Ahmed Abdullahi was despatched off for a second bookable offence deep into stoppage time.

Whereas Senegal go straight to the highest of the desk, Nigeria fall to the underside of Group A with no factors.

Earlier within the day, Egypt and Mozambique performed a goalless draw, with each groups boasting a degree apiece.

The Flying Eagles’ subsequent face hosts Egypt in a match they can’t afford to lose.