Nigeria’s Flying Eagles opened their 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tunisia in the first Group B match at Cairo’s 30 June Stadium.
Auwal Ibrahim, an Akwa United midfielder, proved to be the hero of the day, scoring the winning goal in the 37th minute. His performance not only gained three points for the Flying Eagles, but he also received the Man of the Match award for his outstanding performance.
Nigeria, looking for a record-extending eighth Under-20 AFCON title, remained composed and resilient throughout the difficult match against Tunisia’s Junior Carthage Eagles. Despite multiple attacking efforts from both teams, Ibrahim’s goal was the difference in a closely contested encounter.
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After the triumph, Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo congratulated the team on his official 𝕏 account, stating, “Congratulations to our Flying Eagles…” “It’s always beneficial to start a tournament with a win before moving on to the next.”
With this victory, Nigeria takes an early lead in Group B and sets a positive tone for their AFCON campaign.
The Flying Eagles will now focus on their next group match, against hosts Morocco, on May 4, in order to continue their chase of continental glory.
