The Flying Eagles of Nigeria lead perennial rivals Ghana 3-1 by halftime in this WAFU B 2027 U20 AFCON qualifier in Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire.
Nigeria’s goals were by defender Olayemi Ayinla courtesy of a powerful shot after six minutes, Oraro Lucky after half an hour, before striker Abdulmuiz Adeleke made it 3-1 in favour of the Flying Eagles from the penalty spot.
Mohamed Zaidan drew the Satellites of Ghana level at 1-1- on 23 minutes
The second game in Group B will be between Burkina Faso and Togo.
The top two teams in each group will advance to the semifinals of the qualifying series for next year’s U20 AFCON to be hosted by Ghana.
