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Soccer News of Monday, 7 December 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

U-20 Qualifiers: Disappointing start for Flying Eagles

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Nigeria's Flying Eagles kicked off their U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Sunday with a lackluster draw against Cote d' Ivoire.

The game, which was played in Port Novo, started at a slow pace, but it was Nigeria that created the better chances, however, both Peter Olawale and Chris Nwaeze could not hit the target, Soccernet.ng said.

This was the opening game for Ladan Bosso’s boys in the WAFU B qualifiers.

But after a goalless first-half, the Flying Eagles took the lead in the 61st minute through Nwaeze, who headed home a freekick from Wisdom Ubani.

Nigeria had the chance to double their advantage eight minutes later after Ubani was put through on goal, but he fluffed his lines., according to Soccernet.ng

It was a miss the Flying Eagle would rue as they had Nwaeze sent off moments later. Although Nigeria held on for most parts, the Ivorians found the breakthrough in the added minute of normal time to break the Flying Eagles hearts.