Nigeria U23

Niger Tornadoes hold Nigeria U23 in friendly

Nigeria U23 played a 0-0 draw with Niger Tornadoes in Tuesday’s friendly match in Abuja.

The game was a test for the Olympic Eagles preparing for the 2019 African U23 Championship billed for Egypt.

Watford’s Tom Dele-Bashiru and Montreal Impact’s Orji Okonkwo who arrived in the team’s camp on Monday were handed starting roles against the Nigeria National League outfit.

The game ended without a winner because several goalscoring chances were missed.

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Imama Amapakabo’s side will face Nasarawa United in another preparation game before departing for Cairo for the tournament.

Nigeria are zoned in Group B alongside Cote d’Ivoire, South Africa and Zambia. The Olympic Eagles face the Ivorians in their opening game on November 9 at Al Salam Stadium, Cairo.

The championship will determine which three African teams will compete at the 2020 Olympics in the men's soccer competition in Japan.

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