Osimhen, Bamgboye Score As Flying Eagles Come From A Goal Down To Beat Nigeria U23s

The Flying Eagles continued preparations for their Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi with an impressive 2-1 victory against the Dream Team VI on Thursday.<br /><br />Samson Siasia&rsquo;s side took the lead in the 22nd minute when Daniel Etor&rsquo;s freekick needed a deflection before sailing into the net, but the goal has been awarded to the Enyimba striker. <br /><br />The Nigeria U23s were pegged back ten minutes later by Funsho Bamgboye, who received a pass from Wolfsburg trainee Osimhen before tapping home from close range.<br /><br />On 65 minutes, the Flying Eagles launched one of their trademark counterattacks. John Lazarus&rsquo; whipped ball towards the Dream Team&rsquo;s goal found Victor Osimhen, who slotted home from six yards.<br /><br />The Nigeria delegation to Bujumbura will depart Abuja on Wednesday, May 18 aboard an <span>Ethiopian Airlines flight.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /></span>
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