Nigeria U-20 Triumphs Over Egypt in Friendly Match Ahead of AFCON Youth Tournament
The Nigeria U-20 team showcased its talent with a 2-1 victory over Egypt in a friendly match on Tuesday. Both teams are preparing for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, set to kick off later this month in Egypt. How Nigeria Secured the Win Nigeria took an early lead, demonstrating strong attacking play. Egypt fought back in the 68th minute when Ahmed Khaled, nicknamed Kabaka, scored with a powerful strike. This equalized the score at 1-1. However, Nigeria regained control late in the game. In the 84th minute, they were awarded a penalty. The team converted it successfully, sealing their 2-1 victory. Egypt’s Coach Reflects on the Match Egypt’s head coach, Osama Nabih, praised Nigeria’s performance. He said, “We faced a strong and organized team.” Nabih added that his players gained valuable experience from the match. He highlighted improvements in […]
