Nigeria’s Under-20 team, the Flying Eagles, on Sunday thrashed hosts Senegal 3-1, opening their campaign in the Group A of the 19th African U-20 Championship in Dakar on a bright note.

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated the host nation to pick three points from the first game, which has been described as crucial for the team.

Taiwo Awoniyi grabbed a brace in the game that saw the Nigerian side scoring their fist goal in the first nine minutes of the game.