Flying Eagles Dominate Cote d’Ivoire in International Friendly

The Nigeria Flying Eagles achieved a 2-0 win against Cote d’Ivoire’s Young Elephants in an international friendly in Abidjan. Captain Daniel Bameyi scored from a penalty, and Divine Oliseh added another goal later in the match. The teams will face off again as they prepare for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, with Nigeria in a challenging group.

In an international friendly held on Thursday at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in Abidjan, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles triumphed with a convincing 2-0 victory over the Ivorian hosts, Young Elephants. Captain Daniel Bameyi opened the scoring from the penalty spot shortly after the 60-minute mark, following a foul on the dynamic Divine Oliseh.

The Flying Eagles demonstrated clear superiority from the onset, and the Ivorian side was fortunate not to concede more goals before halftime. With ten minutes remaining, Oliseh sealed the win with an additional goal, highlighting the Flying Eagles’ dominance throughout the match.

This encounter is the first of two friendlies between the two teams, with a rematch scheduled for Friday. Both teams are preparing for the upcoming Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which is set to take place from April 26 to May 18. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are placed in Group B with Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco, while the Ivorian team will compete in Group A alongside DR Congo, Ghana, and Tanzania.

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria secured a notable 2-0 victory over Cote d’Ivoire in their first international friendly match, showcasing their strength ahead of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations. With key performances from Captain Daniel Bameyi and Divine Oliseh, Nigeria’s preparation for the tournament appears promising. The teams will meet again, providing another opportunity for both squads to refine their strategies ahead of the championship.

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