As part of their preparations for the Africa U20 Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigeria U20 team played two test games within a space of 24 hours with coach Ladan Bosso keen on putting the players in top shape.
Yesterday, they thrashed Capital City 5-0 with Plateau United forward Albert Hilary hitting a brace after Abdulrahman Adam had opened scoring from the spot. Two other goals from Ayuba Francis and Daniel Daga rounded up the win.
Today, they took on Keffi Selected in another test game at the FIFA Goal Project and comfortably won 7-0 with Niger Tornadoes forward Jonas Emmanuel stealing the show this time around.
Flying Eagles went in front on four minutes as a wonderful pass from Onuche Ogbule freed Dominion Ohaka. The full back delivered a low cross into Haliru Seriki who scored.
Ladan Bosso’s team doubled their lead in the 20th minute as a quick breakaway saw Dominion Ohaka feed Emmanuel Ekpeyong. The winger showed wonderful piece of skill inside the Keffi box before brilliantly picking out the bottom corner of the net.
In-form Jonas Emmanuel made it three. A well planned move saw Ibrahim Yahaya set up the Tornadoes forward.
The Flying Eagles had their fourth of the match as Emmanuel Ekpeyong found Ibrahim Yahaya who chested and sent a bullet to the net.
Jonas scored from the penalty spot after Ekpeyong had been brought down in the box.
Emmanuel Jonas completed his hat trick, turning in a low cross in the 41st minute.
Substitute Obiaku Ifesinachi who scored two against Paul E Sports Football Academy turned up again this time with four minutes left on the clock.
A quick pass from Odole Adedoyin found Obiaku with the striker getting in on the act with an assured finish into the bottom corner.
The Flying Eagles will continue preparation for U20 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.
The U20 Africa Cup of Nations will take place 18th February – 12th March, 2023 in Egypt. The top four teams will qualify for the FIFA U20 World Cup scheduled to place in Indonesia 20th May – 11th June next year.
