Solomon Agbalaka, who was the match winner and CAF Man of the Match against Egypt, has said the Flying Eagles deserved their hard-fought victory.
Congratulations Solomon Agbalaka, our #NGAEGY TotalEnergies Man of the Match! 🏅🔝#TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/0hYI5p7vlF
— #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 (@CAF_Online) February 22, 2023
The defender rose highest to power home a corner by Mohammed Aminu in the 71st minute for what will prove to be the only goal of this U20 AFCON Group A clash.
“We deserved to win,” said the hard-tackling Broad City FC of Lagos defender.
“We worked very hard, so I would like to thank my coach and all my colleagues for their efforts.
“I’m very happy with the result of the match. The match was not easy as we were facing the hosts.”
Nigeria’s U20 AFCON campaign is now back on track after they had stumbled to a 1-0 loss to Senegal on the opening day of action Sunday.
They are now second in the group with three points behind Senegal, who have won their first two matches.
Egypt and Mozambique are on a point each.
