Nigeria beat Mozambique to reach quarter-finals2023 U-20

Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Flying Eagles of Nigeria beat Mozambique 2-0 in Ismailia to qualify for the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.

Ladan Bosso's charges scored two sumptuous goals in the first-half through Samson Lawal and Ibrahim Muhammad to secure second place in Group A.
The record seven-time champions of the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations moved on with six points while Senegal won the group with nine points following their 4-0 thumping of host nation Egypt in Cairo.
The Nigerians dominated possession at Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia and came as no surprise when they sealed the comfortable victory at full-time.
Ibrahim Muhammad tested the Mozambican keeper with a speculative shot from distance after five minutes to demonstrate the intentions of the Flying Eagles.
Kimiss Zavala was well positioned to gather the effort as the Young Os Mambas weathered the early Nigerian pressure.
Ladan Bosso's charges continued to pile pressure on Mozambique with Haliru Sarki and Ibrahim Muhammad providing pace for the Nigerian attack.
The second half was an even contest with Mozambique playing on the break while Nigeria ring changes to give playing time to other members of the squad.
Substitute Jude Sunday saw his ferocious effort turned over by the busy Kimiss Zavala 10 minutes into the second half.
Another Nigerian substitute Olamilekan Adams forced a save from Kimiss as Ladan Bosso's charges pushed more men forward.
The Young Os Mambas' only real opportunity came late on through substitute Jose Rabelina Zavala close range effort.
The Flying Eagles join Senegal in the quarter-finals while Egypt and Mozambique crash out.
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