Golden Eaglets forced to draw by Ikon Allah Academy
The Golden Eaglets were today forced to a 1-1 draw by Ikon Allah Football Academy of Kaduna in ther second test game since they opened training camp in Abuja.
The Eaglets under coach Manu Garba opened scoring in the first half, before they were pegged back by the Kaduna academy before the break.
It was keen contest as both teams gave a good account of themselves.
The Eaglets won their first test game at the weekend 4-2.
They are expected to play a series of test games in the coming days as they step up preparations for the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifying tournament in Ghana next month.
Nigeria are drawn in Group B along with Burkina Faso, Togo and Niger.
They are the defending champions of the competition.
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