The Flying Eagles led by coach Ladan Bosso today got off to a winning start in their buildup for the U20 AFCON qualifiers in Togo courtesy of a 5-0 trouncing of KCG Academy.
The Nigeria U20s went ahead after just three minutes, when Azeez Oseni tapped home a cross by Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi.
Ikuemesi then made it 2-0 in the 14th minute, when he put away a cross that was fumbled by the goalkeeper.
Ex-Golden Eaglets star Hassan Hussaini increased the tally for the Junior Eagles seven minutes after the restart with a subtle finish.
There were more goals from former Golden Eaglets striker Wisdom Ubani and Nenrot Silas to ensure there were five different scorers on the day.
Nigeria will begin their quest to qualify for the 2021 U20 AFCON on November 9 against Cote d’Ivoire on November 9 in Lome, Togo.
Flying Eagles starting XI: John Amah – Chris Nweze, Mike Zaruma, Moses James, Isaiah Ejeh – Adewale Oladoye, Chisom Orji, Emmanuel Ngwala – Chukwudi Igbokwe, Azeez Oseni, Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi
