Abuja: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles defeated Ghana 4-2 on Monday in their opening Group B match of the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d’Ivoire. The match saw an impressive display from the Abdul Maikaba-led team, who took an early lead and maintained their advantage throughout the game.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Flying Eagles opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a powerful strike from Olayemi Ayinla that beat the Ghanaian goalkeeper. However, Ghana’s Black Satellites managed to equalise in the 23rd minute when Mohamed Zaidan found the back of the net.
Defending champions Nigeria regained the lead in the 30th minute when a free-kick by Lucky Oraro was diverted into the net. The Flying Eagles further extended their lead, making it 3-1 at half-time, after Muiz Adeleke successfully converted a penalty in the 38th minute.
In the second half, Maikaba made several changes to the team. Despite this, Ghana managed to reduce the deficit in the 60th minute with a penalty from Kelvin Nkruma
h. The Black Satellites continued to press for another goal, but the Flying Eagles held their ground. Adeleke sealed Nigeria’s victory with his second penalty of the match in the 89th minute, ensuring a 4-2 win for the Flying Eagles.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Flying Eagles are set to face Togo’s Junior Sparrow Hawks on Thursday, July 30, at the Yamoussoukro Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 3 p.m. Nigerian time.