By Our Reporter
NIGERIA revived their semifinal qualification hopes in
the ongoing Total U-23 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Zambia at Al
Salam Stadium, as the Group B match day 2 convened on Tuesday 12 November 2019.
The Olympic Eagles returned from behind to grab maximum
points and raise their tally to three points, leading Cote d’Ivoire on goal
difference, and one shy of group leaders South Africa. Zambia follow in order
with a lone point before the final round of group games on Friday.
Patson Daka gave Zambia the lead after 12 minutes, ending
a brilliant solo effort sending the ball past Adamu Abubakar to give
Chipolopolo advantage.
But Zambia’s joy was shorty lived when Orji Okwonkwo
restored parity just four minutes later, tapping the ball from close range
following a corner. The first half ended with sides tied at 1-1.
Nigeria skipper Kelechi Nwakali took the lead for The
Olympic Eagles sending a beautiful free-kick that wronged Zambia’s goalkeeper
Mangani Banda after 65 minutes.
And deep into injury time Taiwo Awonyi made use of a
swift counter attack to add Nigeria’s third of the night.
Leaders South Africa face Nigeria at Al Salam Stadium
while Zambia takes on Cote d’Ivoire in a simultaneous kick off on Friday.
Source:
CAF
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