Flying Eagles Held by Burkina Faso

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Burkina Faso in their 12th All Africa Games men’s football first Group A encounter at the Stade Hassan Moulay, Rabat on Friday afternoon,

Ahmad Ghali opened scoring for Nigeria in the 58th minute from a Abubakar Ibrahim corner kick.

The Burkinabe equalised in the 72nd minute despite playing second fiddle for most of the game.

Paul Aigbogun’s boys will take on the Amajita of South Africa in their next game on Tuesday at the same venue.