Nigeria Olympic team were held to a 1-1 draw by the Gambia U-20 on Monday (23 November 2015) in Brikama, as coach Samson Siasia fine-tunes his charges for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal from 28 November to 12 December 2015.
The Dream Team which included star players like Liverpool's Taiwo Awoniyi and Ajayi Junior of CS Sfaxien were forced to a barren first half by the Baby Scorpions despite dominating possession.
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute through captain Oghenekaro Etebo from the spot after Godspower Aniefiok was felled by the Gambian goalie.
The Dream Team which included star players like Liverpool's Taiwo Awoniyi and Ajayi Junior of CS Sfaxien were forced to a barren first half by the Baby Scorpions despite dominating possession.
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute through captain Oghenekaro Etebo from the spot after Godspower Aniefiok was felled by the Gambian goalie.
The Baby Scorpions equalized through Banjul United youngster Pa Omar Babou's 63rd minute penalty after Ndifreke Effiong handled in the vital area.
Both sides pressed in search for a winner but poor finishing and resolute defending kept the score even.
The Dream Team are housed in Group B with Algeria, Egypt and Mali.
Both sides pressed in search for a winner but poor finishing and resolute defending kept the score even.
The Dream Team are housed in Group B with Algeria, Egypt and Mali.
By: Cafonline.com
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