Nigeria defeated Ghana 2-0 at the WAFU under-20 tournament in Niger Republic.

Goals by Aminu Muhammad and substitute Ahmed Abdullahi proved enough for the flying eagles.

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Muhammad scored from a very tight position to leave the flying eagles with an early 5th minute lead.

Nigeria scored in the 78th minute to sit in a more comfortable position in the game and lead the group.

They will play Burkina Faso next with the group leaders expected to qualify for the African Under-20 Championships.

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