Nigeria’s U-20 nationwide crew, the Flying Eagles, misplaced their first sport on the U20 Africa Cup of Nations on the Cairo Worldwide Stadium in Egypt. The Nigerian crew fell to their Senegalese counterparts after a below-par exhibiting.

WAFU B Champions commenced their quest for an eighth title in Egypt in opposition to the facet they defeated to say their seventh crown in 2015.

The Flying Eagles began brightly, with Dakkada midfielder Daga Daniel popping up across the pitch, dictating play from deep. Remo Stars striker Adams Olamilekan led the road for the Nigerian boys as they sought to take care of the nice kind they confirmed within the friendlies main as much as the event.

Senegal took the lead after a quick break within the fortieth minute, catching the Nigerians upfield. A free-kick by Onuche Ogbelu was headed clear by the Senegalese backline earlier than the ball was hit upfield, permitting captain Samba Diallo to run clear. The winger calmly squared the ball to Pape Demba Diop, whose first-time shot was neatly blocked by Flying Eagles goalkeeper Nathaniel Nwosu. Souleymane Faye stepped up and fired dwelling the rebound from shut vary.

Nigeria have been dealt an extra blow because the spectacular vice-captain Daga was pressured off shortly with an obvious knee damage after a heavy collision with a Senegalese participant.

Nigeria’s gamers struggled to create clear-cut possibilities in opposition to the disciplined Junior Teranga Lions of Senegal. The Senegalese squandered quite a lot of possibilities within the second half as they regarded to kill off the match.

The Flying Eagles ended the sport with 10 gamers after substitute striker Ahmed Abdullahi obtained his marching orders in added time. The KAA Gent teenager obtained two bookings in fast succession.

Senegal held on for the win to ascertain an early lead in Group A after Egypt and Mozambique performed out a goalless draw within the group’s different sport. The Flying Eagles will hope for a greater outing once they face Egypt of their second group sport.