Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Thursday kicked off their quest for an eighth Africa U-20 Cup of Nations title on a winning note, edging Tunisia 1-0 in a tightly contested Group B opener at Cairo’s 30 June Stadium.
The decisive moment came in the 38th minute when Auwal Ibrahim, the promising Akwa United forward, calmly finished off a flowing team move.
The goal ultimately proved enough to seal all three points for Nigeria and underline their early intent in the tournament.
Ibrahim’s strike was a product of composed buildup play, with the Flying Eagles showcasing the same attacking verve that had earned them a 2-1 victory over host nation Egypt in a warm-up match earlier in the week.
