Nigeria’s U-20 side continued their impressive run with a hard-fought 1-0 victory, thanks to a decisive first-half strike from Auwal Ibrahim, in their latest outing at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The WAFU Zone B champions showed composure and tactical discipline throughout the match, with Ibrahim’s 38th-minute goal proving to be the difference in a tightly contested affair. The forward reacted quickest to an opportunity and calmly slotted it past the opposing goalkeeper to hand the Flying Eagles a crucial three points.
Despite several chances from both sides, Nigeria’s backline held firm, showing maturity beyond their years to preserve the narrow lead until the final whistle. It was a performance full of grit and determination, with Ibrahim’s tireless work up front earning him the well-deserved Man-of-the-Match award.
The result puts Nigeria in second place in their group standings, trailing only Morocco, who lead on goal difference. With the victory, the Flying Eagles strengthen their bid for a deep run in the competition and will be aiming to replicate their WAFU Zone B triumph on the continental stage.
