Nigeria’s U23 team on Tuesday, September 10 trashed their Sudanese counterparts 5-0 in Asaba to grab a ticket to the 2019 Africa U23 Cup of Nations (AFCON).
After a 1-0 loss away in Sudan, the Olympic Eagles hosted Sudan at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.
With the home crowd behind them, the Imama Amapakabo boys were on the front foot all through the game and got their goals through Ndifreke Effiong who netted a brace, Taiwo Awoniyi, Sunday Faleye and Sanusi Ibrahim to qualify for the 2019 U13 AFCON with a 5-1 aggregate score.
Nigeria took the lead as early as the 10th minute through Liverpool star Awoniyi before Ndifereke doubled their lead in the 27th minute with a header.
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