Nigeria’s Flying Eagles started their U-20 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a sour note after they were pipped by Senegal 1-0 at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday evening.
First half strike from Soumare Faye for the Young Teranga Lions gave the Senegalese the all-important victory.
The player also became the first player to score in the competition after Egypt and Mozambique played a barren draw.
Sunday’s performance was unexpected from the Ladan Bosso-led boys who, prior to their group opener, were unbeaten in 17 games.
However, Sunday’s victory was much like a payback from the Young Teranga Lions, who were denied winning the 2015 U-20 AFCON trophy by the Flying Eagles.
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After the victory, the Young Lions’ captain Amad Diallo who was also voted as the man of the match expressed his satisfaction in their first victory in the competition.
He said: “It was a very…
