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Flying Eagles Go Goal Crazy in CAF U20 AFCON Pre Tournament Friendly

Nigeria’s U20 Boys, Flying Eagles whiplashed Paul E Sports Academy 5-0 today as the team continued its re-building process in preparations for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Jonas Emmanuel opened the scoring in the 10th minute while Emmanuel Ekpenyong doubled the lead eight minutes before half time.

Substitute Obiakor Ifeshinachi bagged a brace in 65th and 71st minutes before Badamasi Umar set up Abdurahman Adam to complete the comprehensive victory for the seven-time African champions.

Coach Ladan Bosso and his lieutenants will continue the re-building process as the two-time World Cup runners-upplay Capital FC on Friday and Kebbi-Selected team on Saturday.

The U20 Africa Cup of Nations will take place 18th February – 12th March, 2023 in Egypt with the top four teams qualifying for the FIFA U20 World Cup, slated for Indonesia from 20th May to 11th June next year.

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