Ivory Coast win 0-1 thanks to a 71st min penalty scored by Silas Gnaka.

Olisa Ndah sent off for the Olympic Eagles.

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It was a “so-so” start to the defence of their AFCON crown for the Nigeria U23 side. The tournament which also serves an a qualifier for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is currently being held in Egypt.

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55′ Sunday Faleye <>

Olabiran Muyiwa <>

58′ Ibrahim Sunusi <>

Bright Enobakhare <>

74′ Valentine Ozornwafor <>

Orji Okwonkwo <>

The first half ended goalless, with Adamu making a fine stop in the 16th minute.

The second half was more of the same, with both teams not creating any clear cut chances.

Orji Okwonkwo hit the crossbar with a header resulting from a corner kick and that proved to be the best chance of the game.

Olisa Ndah was shown a second yellow card after 70 mins for a foul, giving away a penalty which was duly converted to hand the Olympic Eagles a matchday 1 defeat.

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by Ayotunde Ogala