Flying Eagles off to winning start vs U20 AFCON hosts Cote d’Ivoire

The Flying Eagles today defeated their Ivorian counterparts 2-0 in the first of two friendly games ahead of the U20 AFCON in April.

After a scoreless first half, captain Daniel Bameyi put the Flying Eagles in front through a penalty kick in the 63rd minute.

Divine Olise then doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the 82^nd minute.

Both teams will clash again Friday evening at the same venue in Abidjan in another test game.