Nigeria’s Flying Eagles kicked off their U-20 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in style, grinding out a 1–0 victory over Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles in a tense and tactical showdown at Cairo’s June 30 Stadium on Thursday.
The match-winner came early, courtesy of a moment of brilliance from Auwal Ibrahim, who latched onto a slick through-ball from Odinaka Okoro and coolly slotted it past the Tunisian keeper. It was a goal that reflected Nigeria’s confident start, as the seven-time champions dominated the first half with swagger and purpose.
Tunisia fought back after the break, turning up the intensity, but the Flying Eagles held their nerve. A controversial moment came in the 72nd minute when Mendos Richson was brought down in the box — prompting loud appeals for a penalty. After a tense VAR check, the referee reversed the decision, keeping the North Africans within striking distance.
Just when it looked like Tunisia might steal a point, Nigerian goalkeeper Ifeanyi Harcourt came to the rescue in the 87th minute, pulling off a world-class reflex save to deny Ben Ali’s close-range effort and secure all three points.
This win not only gives Nigeria a dream start in Egypt but also extends their dominant record over Tunisia at the U-20 level — four wins in six meetings. From their 4–0 thrashing of Tunisia in Lagos in 1981 to their emphatic bronze medal victory in 2023, the Flying Eagles continue to assert their pedigree on the continental stage.
Next up, Nigeria faces a fierce challenge against Morocco’s Lion Cubs on Sunday evening — a match that could define their journey in this tournament.
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