Abel Ogwuche was named the man of the match after Nigeria's victory over Uganda at the African Cup of Nations U-20 AFCON going on in Egypt on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Hippos of Uganda by a goal to nil at the Soul Stadium ensuring they progress to the semi finals and ensure an U-20 World Cup ticket to Indonesia this year.
Ogwuche who replaced Flying Eagles captain, Daniel Bameyi was solid in the defender to ensure Nigeria held on to a one nil lead scored via an own goal in the first half.
It was the first start of the Swedish based centre defender and he delivered.
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Nigeria await the remaining quarter final fixtures to ascertain their opponents in the semi final.
By Uche Dozie