Today, the Nigeria U23s beat Grassrunners 3-1 in a test match preparatory to an U23 AFCON qualifier against DR Congo later this month.
The team were held to a scoreless draw by NNL side Remo Stars in their first friendly last week.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle watched the match from the stands, while his assistant Deniran Ortega was the one dishing out instructions by the sidelines.
Flying Eagles striker Abdulmuiz Adeleke headed the U23s in front in the first half.
The U23s made several changes for the restart and by the hour mark substitute Habila Simeon doubled their lead.
Eventus Itowo made it 3-0 courtesy of a long-range shot that gave the Grassrunners goalkeeper no chance.
Grassrunners then scored a consolation goal from the penalty spot for the game to end 3-1 in favour of the national team.
Nigeria will be guests of DR Congo on November 13 with the return leg in Lumbumbashi four days later in Ikenne.
It is a second round qualifying fixture for next year’s U23 AFCON in Egypt leadng up to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Nigeria U23 Starting XI: Michael Atata – Aliyu Sadau, Gift Osubi, Alfred Odinaka, Ochobi Elias – Lucky Oraro, Aderemi Adeoye (Captain), Salihu Batunba, Gafar Olaniyan – Wonah Williams, Abdulmuiz Adeleke
