Nigeria U23 under Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle were today held to a scoreless draw by NNL side Remo Stars in a test game in Ikenne.
Ikorodu City No 1 goalkeeper Michael Atata pulled off some big saves in a physically exerting contest.
Atata was one of several players who featured for the entire duration.
Others were Flying Eagles stars Abdulmuiz Adeleke, Gift Orubi, Alfred Odinaka and Lucky Oraro.
The friendly was part of the team’s preparations for an U23 AFCON qualifier against DR Congo.
Nigeria are away in DRC on November 13 with the return leg fixed for Ikenne four days later.
Nigeria U23 Starting XI: Michael Atata – Aliyu Safau, Gift Orubi, Alfred Odinaka, Ochobi Elias – Lucky Oraro, Aderemi Adeoye (Captain), Towo Eventus – Gafar Olaniyan, Chimobi Igwilo, Abdulmuiz Adeleke
