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NIGERIA weathered the early Pharaoh’s storm at the lively Cairo International Stadium and came close after the half hour mark through Ibrahim Muhammad fierce effort.
The Junior Pharaohs of Egypt have suffered a 1-0 loss to the Flying Eagles of Nigeria in their Group A encounter at the Africa Under-20 Nations Cup Group (AFCON).
A bullet header by the Nigerian side secured the needed victory in the first point of the championship over the host team in the second group match between the two winless sides.
Agbalaka delivered the telling blow on 71 minutes when he rose highest to plant Mohammed Aminu’s header into the roof of the net.
The Young Pharaohs created numerous chances to go in front, but they lacked the cutting edge to convert the opportunities.
The hosts were held to a goalless draw by Mozambique in the tournament opener and now sit in third place with a solitary point ahead of Saturday’s must-win match against high-flying Senegal.
Nigeria U20 1-0 Egypt U20 Flying Eagles hold on to record first win at the #TotalEnergiesU20Afcon #SoarFlyingEagles #NGAEGY
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) February 22, 2023
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