The Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated Tunisia 1-0 in the first Group B match at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo to begin their 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign.
Auwal Ibrahim, a midfielder for Akwa United, was the game’s hero after scoring the game-winning goal in the 37th minute. His outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award in addition to securing the Flying Eagles’ three points.
Nigeria, hoping to win a record-tying seventh Under-20 AFCON championship, remained calm and resilient during the difficult match against Tunisia’s Junior Carthage Eagles. Ibrahim’s goal proved to be the difference in a closely contested match, despite numerous offensive attempts from both teams.
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“Congratulations to our Flying Eagles…,” said Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo on his official 𝕏 account after the victory. Wins in the beginning of a tournament are always fantastic. On to the next one.
Nigeria’s win gives them a head start in Group B and gives them confidence going into the AFCON.
The Flying Eagles will now focus on their next group game, which is scheduled for May 4 against Morocco, the hosts, in an attempt to continue their quest for continental success.
