Nigeria U20s Stars Fail To Find Their Scoring Boots In Friendly, Arsenal Trainee Nwakali Injured
The Nigeria U20s were held to a goalless draw by Dream FC in a scrimmage on Thursday as part of their preparations for next month’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Burundi.<br /><br />The Flying Eagles had scored goals for fun in their first three friendlies, thrashing Sia-One Academy, Dabo Babes and a Kaduna State selected side, scoring15 goals in the process and conceding three times.<br /><br />But missed chances today at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja cost the Emmanuel Amuneke-led side victory, with Victor Osimhen trying his luck from distance on two occasions while Samuel Chukwueze’s weak shot did not worry the goalkeeper.<br /><br />Kingsley Michael saw his effort go wide from the edge of the box.<br /><br />Skipper Kelechi Nwakali is presently nursing a minor injury and was not in action against the Nigeria National League club.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : fifa.com<br />
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