Nigeria’s U-20 team, on Sunday fought back from a goal down to defeat their hosts Sudan 2-1 in Khartoum,
Mohamed put the home side ahead and held firm, until Samuel Chukwueze equalized in the second half.
Victor Osimhen ensured the Flying Eagles left Sudan with a win, after he finished off a fine move in the 86th minute of the game.
Nigeria will host the return leg of the fixture between July 22-24.
The winner over the two legs, will qualify for next year’s U-20 AFCON in Zambia, where they will be trying to defend their title.
RESULTS
Sudan 1-2 Nigeria Burkina Faso 0-0 Mali Gambia 0-0 Guinea Senegal 3-1 Ghana Lesotho 0-2 South Africa Cameroon 3-0 Libya
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