Tunisia U-20 vs Nigeria U-20: Flying Eagles win bronze. See 4 key takeaways

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Nigeria’s U20 national team won bronze at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday in Egypt.

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In the match for third place, the Flying Eagles defeated their North African rivals Tunisia by a score of 4-0.

The team’s play was inconsistent throughout the tournament, but there were still many positives to be drawn from their overall showing. Below, we’ll break down five key takeaways from Nigeria’s bronze medal performance at the U20 Afcon.

 

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With Aniagboso in goal, Nigeria has a rock-solid defense.

 

Nigeria’s solid defense with goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso in net was a major factor in the team’s bronze medal performance at the U20 African Cup of Nations in Egypt.

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In the four games Aniagboso participated in, the Flying Eagles (against Egypt, Mozambique, Uganda, and Tunisia) allowed no goals.

After Ladan Bosso benched him against Gambia, he started him again to help Nigeria keep out Tunisia. Please pass around that lucky charm some more, young man.

Midfielder Jude Sunday was another bright spot for Nigeria, as he scored two spectacular goals in their third-place match against Tunisia.

The Flying Eagles’ offense relied heavily on Sunday, who turned in stellar performances throughout the tournament.

Teamwork is crucial, and Nigeria’s success at the U20 Afcon is proof of that.

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The Flying Eagles showed tremendous teamwork and camaraderie on the field.

Their quick, well-coordinated attacks and resolute defense were prime examples of this.

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Youth in Nigeria has a strong pedigree:
The success of the Nigerian U20 team at the African Cup of Nations shows that the country has a rich tradition of youth football success. The Flying Eagles have dominated this competition, setting a record with seven championship victories. With their victory on Friday, Nigeria now holds the record for most bronze medals won with four.

The continued success of Nigeria’s national team at the youth level is a credit to the country’s youth development system, flaws and all.

 

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Tunisia U-20 vs Nigeria U-20 Players’ performances are rated according to SNG.

 

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Chijioke Aniagboso (7/10)The Flying Eagles shot-stopper had a good game. He was hardly disturbed during the entire game. He made two saves, and he showed great command of his area.

Daniel Bameyi  7.7/10: Bameyi had a super game. He was solid in defense, and he supplied an assist.

Benjamin Frederick  7.3/10: Frederick was great in defense. He stopped everything that came his way and was aggressive when dealing with threats.

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Abel Ogwuche (7.3/10): He put up another defensive masterpiece. Ogwuche was solid in the heart of the defense.

Samson Lawal  7.9/10: Lawal was good in defense. His work rate was super. His passing was off at times, but he was full of running. He had two assists.

Onuche Ogbelu (6.9/10): The 19-year-old midfielder had a decent game. His marking was great, but he did not really stamp his authority in midfield enough.

Caleb Ochedikwu (6.7/10): He got his first minutes for Nigeria. He saw 67 minutes of action. His passing was off a few times, but he gave a good account of himself.

Ibrahim Muhammad (8.0/10): Muhammad played one of his best games. He had a goal and an assist to his name. He showed lots of pace, and his dribbling was good. He was a thorn in the flesh of the Tunisians.

Ahmed Abdullahi  7.6/10: The Gent man had a decent game. He scored the opener for Nigeria. He could have done better on a few occasions, but it was not a bad performance overall.

Sunday Jude 8.8: Jude got his first start for Nigeria, and he made an impact. He scored a brace on the night. He looked deadly from the right and was always willing to run at Tunisian defenders.

 

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