U-23 AFCON qualifier: Libya beats Nigeria 2-0
The match played on the artificial turf of the Ben Guerdane Stadium in Bergandan, near Tunis was a first round first leg encounter in the qualification series.
The Nigerian team featuring the likes of Villareal forward Samuel Chukwueze, Taiwo Awoniyi, Kelechi Nwakali, Azubuike Okechukwu and Dennis Bonaventure had an early setback by conceding a goal after five minutes. But while the Eagles were trying to find an equaliser, goalkeeper Adamu Abubakar was sent off just before the half-time break.Olawale Oremader later in the second half replaced Bonaventure as the Olympic Eagles began to battle with 10 players.
The Nigerian side were made to rue their missed chances when the hosts doubled their lead in the 69th minute after a sweeping counter-attack move.
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