The confidence of the Flying Eagles must be sky-high now after they beat U20 AFCON hosts Egypt in a warm-up game ahead of Sunday’s kick-off of the tournament in Cairo.
Kparobo Arierhi opened scoring for the Flying Eagles in the 10th minute courtesy of an assist by winger Bidemi Amole.
Egypt drew level in the 65th minute through Ahmed Kaaba.
However, Nigeria underlined their dominance when Hoffenheim striker Precious Benjamin scored the winning goal.
He tucked away a penalty seven minutes from full time after Divine Oliseh was fouled inside the box.
Egypt will open the U20 AFCON Sunday against South Africa.
The Flying Eagles begin their campaign for place at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile on May 1 against Tunisia.
