U-23 AFCON: Libya Beats Nigeria 0-2 In Tournament Qualifiers - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Abubakar Abubakar
March 21, 2019
The Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles began the race towards the defenceof their African Under-23 title on a sour note as they lost 0-2 defeat to theirLibyan counterparts in Tunisia.
The match played in Tunis was a first round first leg encounterin the qualification series.
The Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles team was aiming to replicate theirachievements of 2016.
The team featuring the likes of Samuel Chukwueze, Taiwo Awoniyi,Kelechi Nwakali, Azubuike Okechukwu and Dennis Bonaventure had an early setbackby conceding a goal after five minutes.
They however settled into the game gradually to control possession with a dominant midfield play, but found it hard to crack their opponents defence.