Nigeria vs Egypt: Solomon Agbalaka Nets Winner for the West Africans

• Nigeria's Under 20 male team have gotten their first victory at the 2023 AFCON beating Egypt 1-0
• The battle was a tough one for the Flying Eagles, but they held on well to score the winner in the second half
• Coach Bosso and his soldiers will face Mozambique in their final group game on Saturday, 25 February

Flying Eagles of Nigeria have recorded their first win at the ongoing 2023 African Under 20 Nations Cup beating hosts Egypt 1-0 in their second group game on Wednesday night, 22 February.

The encounter was a challenging one for Ladan Bosso and his wards considering the fact that they were playing against the host nation in which the home fans would be against them.

Going into this game, the Nigerian players knew that they must win it having suffered a defeat against Senegal in their opening game.

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They however did themselves lots of good by winning the game thereby having the chance to progress to the next round depending on the outcome of their final group game.

When did Nigeria score?

The Flying Eagles were unable to score in the first half of the game as the Egyptians were also eager to make their fans happy in the encounter.

Solomon Agbalaka eventually nodded home powerfully from Aminu Muhammadu’s corner-kick in the 71st minute to give Nigeria the win.

Hoddle wants Osimhen in the EPL

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Chelsea star Glenn Hoddle who now works as a television pundit hailed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen claiming that he hopes the Nigerian can make a move to England.

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There have been speculation surrounding the future of Osimhen at Napoli with the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United said to be interested in him.

Since the departure of Mane at Liverpool FC, the Reds have been struggling and those in charge of the side are looking in the direction of the Nigerian big striker.

Osimhen who has scored 18 goals this season has made it clear that Napoli chiefs are the ones who will decide his future.