The Flying Eagles and Ghana’s Black Satellites battled to a 1-1 stalemate in their opening match of the 2025 WAFU B U20 Boys Tournament on Thursday at the Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Ghana.
The hosts struck first in the 26th minute, with captain Musbau Azeez putting the Black Satellites ahead. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles came under sustained pressure afterward, and tempers flared when their captain, Daniel Bameyi, received a yellow card for a rough challenge in the 33rd minute.
Despite increasing pressure from the Flying Eagles in the latter stages of the first period, the Black Satellites took their one-nil advantage into the dressing room at recess.
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Nigeria’s appeal for a penalty in the 66th minute was dismissed by the referee. Subsequently, a free kick taken by defender Odinaka Okoro in the 76th minute narrowly missed the target, as the Flying Eagles went all out for the leveller
As the match approached its conclusion, the Flying Eagles intensified their efforts, culminating in a corner kick awarded in the 84th minute. Mohammed Abdulahi scored with an impressive header to ensure a stalemate in the scoreline.
Nigeria’s next game is against the Young Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Sunday.
