Divine Oliseh played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Egypt’s Under-20 side in a crucial warm-up match ahead of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The dynamic midfielder was at the heart of the Flying Eagles’ success, delivering a performance that combined creativity, composure, and courage.
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Divine Oliseh wasted no time making his presence felt, delivering a well-timed assist to Kparibo Arierhi for Nigeria’s opening goal just 10 minutes into the game. His vision and precision set the tone early as the Flying Eagles went into halftime with a deserved lead.
After Egypt pulled level in the 65th minute through Ahmed Kaaba, Oliseh once again made the difference. Bursting into the box, he was brought down by an Egyptian defender, winning a penalty that shifted momentum back to the Nigerian side. Precious Benjamin stepped up and converted confidently, restoring Nigeria’s lead.
Oliseh’s influential display was a key factor in securing the win, and his performance will give Coach Aliyu Zubairu added confidence as the team prepares for their AFCON opener against Tunisia on May 1.
With players like Oliseh in fine form, the Flying Eagles look poised to make a strong impact in the tournament.
