Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Saturday evening secured a spot in the quater-final of the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Mozambique.
Another win to complete the revival following a dissapointing opening day loss to Senegal, Ladan Bosso tutored Flying Eagles were up to the task and truimphed following two first half goals at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismaila.
Nigeria’s first goal arrived just after the hour mark. Mahanaim FC winger Rilwan Haliru Sarki played a ball into the feet of Samson Lawal, and the midfielder shifted the ball onto his right foot before drilling an effort into the bottom far corner from 20 yards out.
The Flying Eagles doubled their advantage just before half-time through FC Cartagena winger Ibrahim Muhammad Beji. A pass out wide from Man-of-the-match Solomon Agbalaka met Ibrahim Beji, the youngster controlled perfectly before sending a curling effort into the top corner for 2-0.
A quiet second half followed. The Nigerian boys took foot off the pedal in the knowledge they were going through to the next round with a 2-0 victory.
The U-20 Eagles were brave in defence and held on for a vital win to book their place in the quarterfinals of the U-20 AFCON as Group A’s second placed team.
Senegal smashed 4-goals past sorry hosts Egypt in the other group A game to maintain their perfect record and finish as group leaders.
