Today, the Flying Eagles beat Ivorian Ligue 2 side Athletique Clube de Zuenoula 2-1 ahead of their opening WAFU B U20 AFCON qualifying match against Ghana.
Gift Subi put Nigeria ahead after 33 minutes through a header off a corner kick.
The Ivorian club then drew level early in the second half, before substitute Abdulmuiz Adeleke fired the winning goal for the Flying Eagles in the 78th minute.
WAFU B defending champions Nigeria will take on the Black Satellites of Ghana Monday afternoon in their opening Group B match in Yamoussoukro.
The finalists of this qualifying tournament will advance to next year’s U20 AFCON to be hosted by Ghana.
