Nigeria's Special Eagles hold Egypt in AAFCON Opener

Nigeria's Special Eagles hold Egypt in AAFCON Opener

Hassan Abdulsalam 16:48 - 19.05.2024

Special Eagles put up a gallant fight against the host nation on Saturday, with Kennedy Ezeji ending up as man of the match.

The Special Eagles forced Egypt to a goalless draw in the opening match of the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations (AAFCON 2024).

Nigeria put up a gallant fight against the host nation on Saturday, with Kennedy Ezeji ending up as man of the match.

Ezeji applauds teammates, vows to score goals

Kennedy Ezeji, highlighted the importance of following the coach's instructions, crediting it as a major factor in their success against the host nation.

Kennedy Ezeji receiving the man of the match award

Ezeji was the first Nigerian to score for the Special Eagles of Nigeria at the Amputee Football World Cup in 2018 in Mexico.

He expressed his gratitude to the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation's technical committee for thoroughly briefing the squad on the competition's rules and regulations.

He acknowledged the outstanding performances of all the players, praising their contributions in every aspect of the game. This strong team effort was instrumental in securing the well-deserved draw.

The Special Eagles will battle Burundi on Monday as they are determined to sets the stage for an exciting journey in the AAFCON tournament.

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