The Flying Eagles, led by captain Daniel Bameyi, claimed a 2-0 victory over Côte d’Ivoire U-20 in a friendly match, but Bameyi notes the team is still developing. After scoring from a penalty, he emphasized ongoing preparation for upcoming tournaments. The team will face Côte d’Ivoire again in another friendly as part of their preparation.

Daniel Bameyi, captain of the Flying Eagles, acknowledged that while the team achieved a 2-0 victory over Côte d’Ivoire U-20 in a recent friendly, they remain a work in progress. This match marked the first of two friendlies as part of their preparation for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.

The Flying Eagles opened the scoring in the 63rd minute with a penalty from Bameyi following a foul on Divine Oliseh in the box. Later, Oliseh scored the second goal in the 82nd minute, assisted by Faruq Jimoh, confirming their dominance in the match held at Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in Abidjan.

Despite this encouraging result in the friendly, Bameyi emphasized the team’s ongoing development. In an interview, he stated, “We feel good, but most importantly, you must know that we are not there yet. We are still under preparation, working hard to get better and better.” He added that they are striving for excellence with aspirations to win the WAFU tournament.

The Flying Eagles are set to face Côte d’Ivoire again in their second friendly, continuing their adjustments ahead of the crucial continental tournament. This upcoming match will further provide them with an opportunity to refine their squad dynamics before competing on a larger stage.

The Flying Eagles demonstrated a solid performance by defeating Côte d’Ivoire U-20 in their first friendly, highlighting key contributions from Bameyi and Oliseh. However, Captain Bameyi reminded fans that the team’s journey towards improvement continues, as they prepare for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. The second friendly match will serve as an additional step in their preparation efforts.

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