Nigeria have failed in their bid to qualify for the 2021 U20 Africa Cup of Nations following Ghana’s inability to defeat Cote d’Ivoire in Saturday’s Wafu U20 Zone B fixture.
The Flying Eagles began their campaign on an uninspiring note following their 1-1 draw versus the Young Elephants at the Charles De Gaulle Stadium.
Despite needing a win against the Black Satellites in their last preliminary game – the seven-time African kings bowed 1-0 to the 2009 world youth champions thanks to Precious Boah’s stunning free-kick that was unstoppable for goalkeeper Kolawole Oladipo.