22nd February, 2023
Solomon Agbalaka scored a terrific goal on Wednesday as the Flying Eagles of Nigeria beat Egypt by a lone goal in the ongoing AFCON Under-2o tournament.
The Eagles had lost their opening match by a lone goal to Senegal and needed a win to stay afloat in the tournament.
The first half was goalless as the Egyptians mounted the pressure to ensure a victory after they drew their first match against Mozambique.
After a goalless first half, Agbalaka headed the Nigerian side into the lead on 71st minute. It was a terrific header from the defender after the ball came in through a corner wiped in by Aminu Mohammed.
The Flying Eagles will now play Mozambique on Saturday in their third match while Egypt will play Senegal.
Earlier, the Nigerian side had an opportunity on 25 minutes but Muhammed’s goal bound shot was saved by the Egyptian keeper.
The Nigerian goalkeeper, Daniel Bameyi was in deed the hero of the day as he saved several point-blank shots from the Egyptians