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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Olympic Eagles moved into the final qualifying round of the 2023 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations after edging out Tanzania 2-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Salisu Yusuf\u2019s side sailed through 3-1 on aggregate.<\/p>\n

Both teams failed to register a goal in the first half.<\/p>\n

Ogunniyi Oluwatimilehin Abiodun opened the scoring for Nigeria a minute before the hour mark from a superb free-kick.<\/p>\n

Captain Success Makanjuola doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 67th minute.<\/p>\n

The Eagles will face Guinea in the final qualifying round.<\/p>\n

Morocco will host the U-23 AFCON in November 2023.<\/p>\n

The competition will serve as the qualifier for the 2023 Olympic Games to be staged in Paris, France.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Olympic Eagles moved into the final qualifying round of the 2023 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations after edging out Tanzania 2-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Saturday. Salisu Yusuf\u2019s side sailed through 3-1 on aggregate. Both teams failed to register a goal in the first half. 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