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U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles Claim 4th “Golden Bronze”

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U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles Claim 4th “Golden Bronze”

Nigeria U20 MNT, the Flying Eagles, delivered what was their finest efficiency on the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, with a 4-0 win towards Tunisia within the third-place playoff.

Ladan Bosso’s aspect headed into the sport filled with confidence as they shortly put the heartbreak of lacking out on the ultimate behind them, and attacked from the very first blast of the whistle.

Muhammad Ibrahim opened the floodgates of targets within the ninth minute of the encounter after receiving a move from Daniel Bameyi.

The Flying Eagles stored issues tight till the referee signalled for halftime, taking the lead into the break.

The Flying Eagles picked up proper from the place they left off within the first half, when Ibrahim – the primary aim scorer – turned to supplier for Abdullahi Muhammad who missed the penalty within the earlier recreation towards Gambia.

Muhammad slotted house with solely a minute performed within the second half.

Man-of-the-match, Jude Sunday scored the primary of his two targets, slaloming previous a number of defenders earlier than and drilling house a tremendous solo effort simply two minutes after the Flying Eagles’ second aim.

He obtained to attain his second of the match (90′) off an help from Samson Lawal, who assisted his first as properly, wrapping up a powerful efficiency from the Flying Eagles.

The victory seals Nigeria’s Third place end within the competitors and a fourth bronze general within the U20 AFCON, and a complete of 12 medals from 18 editions of the competitors.