2019 African Games: Nigeria's Flying Eagles through to semi-final
Nigeria, Aug. 23 -- Chinonso Emeka saved the day for Nigeria as the Flying Eagles grabbed a 2-2 draw against Morocco in their final Group A game on Friday night in Rabat.
Morocco, who are the hosts, were handed a walkover (3 points and 3 goals) against South Africa and needed a win to pull through against the Flying Eagles who needed a win or draw to progress.
It was the hosts that grabbed the opening goal of Friday's encounter through Abba Mohsinne early in the first half before Ahmad Ghali won a penalty for the Flying Eagles after being fouled in the box.
Plateau United midfielder, Ibrahim Abubakar fluffed his spot-kick as it was saved by the Morocco goalkeeper. His rebound made way into the net to level for the Flying Eagles before ...
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