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Afcon U23: Taiwo Awoniyi delighted with Nigeria qualification

Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed his delight following the qualification of Nigeria for the 2019 Africa U23 Cup of Nations in Egypt.

After a first-leg 1-0 defeat in Khartoum, the Olympic Eagles overturned the deficit, thrashing Sudan 5-0 at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Tuesday.

A first-half brace from Ndifreke Effiong and an effort from the Mainz 05 attacker, as well as strikes from Sunday Faleye and Abdulahi Sanusi ensured the West Africans victory.

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The on-loan Liverpool forward has taken to the social media to praise his side for their performances against Zdravko Logarusic’s men.