Nigeria out of W/Cup, lose to Senegal 2-1

Flying Eagles on Monday failed to progress to the quarter-final stage of the ongoing Under -20 FIFA World Cup in Poland. The Nigeria team crashed out after losing 2-1 to Senegal in the Round of 16 at the Lodz Stadium.

The West African derby lived up to its billing as Senegal held off a dangerous Nigeria side in the three-goal thriller.  The victors of the continental clash earned a spot in the quarter-finals.

Forward Amadou Sagna broke the deadlock in the 36th minute with a low, right-footed effort and Ibrahima Niane would double the lead for the Senegalese late in first-half stoppage time.

The Flying Eagles had a superb start to the second half, scoring five minutes after the whistle.

From a free kick just outside the penalty area, Success Makanjoula sent his cross left of the wall and found the boot of Aniekeme Okon, who flicked in the easy goal.

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It was a tight contest in the final minutes that saw wits and will tested, but the Lions of Teranga willed their way to victory and a spot in the quarter-final.