The Flying Eagles today fell 2-0 to their Ivorian counterparts in a second test game preparatory to the 2025 U20 AFCON in April.
The Ivorians, who like the Flying Eagles paraded only home-based players, scored in either half to avenge the 2-0 defeat they suffered in the first friendly Wednesday.
Tape Yaya Kader opened scoring in the 17th minute, before Isacc Cisse made it 2-0 on 53 minutes.
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu rung changes to the team from midweek and also adopted a different tactic from the one that won them the first match.
The team will now break camp for a week on return to Abuja.
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