The Manu Garba's led Nigeria U-20 Team has defeated the African Youth Championship host Senegal 3-1 in their opening match.
Striker Taiwo Awoniyi's brace set the Flying Eagles in front in the first 11 minutes of the encounter, played at the Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor, Dakar Senegal on Sunday.
The Eagles double there lead when Ifeanyi Matthew slotted home the third goal of the game, but Senegal Sidy Sarr pulled one back for the hosts but wasn't enough for them to pull a scare for the Nigeria side.
The Electrifying Nigeria team now top Group A with three points and will play Congo in their next match on Wednesday, at the same Venue.
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