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AFCON Qualifier: Success Makanjuola goal secure draw for Nigeria’s Olympic team
Joel Ajayi
Goal from Nigeria’s Under 23 team Captain Success Makanjuola from penalty spot in the first half of Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifiers was enough to secure a vital point for Nigeria team ahead of the Second leg in Ibadan Oyo state Nigeria.
The visitors decided to dig in and sit deep with a lead in their grasp and Tanzania lacked the quality to break them down in open play.
But in a game with two sides so potent from 12 yards it was no surprise when Pascal Msindo levelled from a spot with 13 minutes left on the clock.
Tanzania could have snatched the winner as they twice hit the post in the last 10 minutes.
Nigeria were happier to hear the full-time whistle but were just as relieved that Tanzania never regained their momentum.
However, the return leg takes place in Ibadan next week Saturday. Victory on aggregate will take the Olympic Eagles to the next round of the qualifiers, which final tournament has been scheduled for the Kingdom of Morocco 2nd – 26th November 2023.
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Lawal Delivers Another Brilliant Performance in Europe
After displaying great form for Istra 1961against Vukovar in the score draw encounter in the elite league few days ago in Croatia, Salim Fago Lawal has continued to enjoy rave of the moment status in the Eastern European nation.
On Wednesday, Lawal was on the scores sheet for Istra in the 75th minute against Kurilovec, but it was only for consolation, as Istra crashed out of Croatian cup in round 16.
It was a masterpiece display from the former Flying Eagles striker, whose work rate has shown great development after joining Istra from modest Nigerian clubside in 2023.
He has scored three goals and two assists, totally five – goal contribution as a striker so far this season.
Interestingly, two other Flying Eagles players, Israel Ayuma and Charles Agada, who are also former players of Mavlon FC, featured in the game and they gave good account of themselves.
Sadly, it was not the day of victory on the pitch for the three former players of Mavlon FC of Lagos.
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