Flying Eagles soar over Black Satellites

Gbolahan Salami converted an 86th-minute penalty to help Samson Siasia's Flying Eagles edge Ghana 1-0 in their opening game of the Four-Nation Under-20 tournament in Egypt.
The victory was tinged with some trepidation after midfielder Mohammed Shagari was taken away in an ambulance following a collision in the first half.

Ever-buzzing striker Daniel Chima Uchechi was the architect of the penalty when he had his foot grabbed by the Ghanaian goalkeeper on his way to goal. Salami stepped up to convert the spot-kick and earn Siasia's wards their first competitive victory.

As is always the case in games between the two west African rivals, there were no quarters asked, none expected, and certainly none given.

But it was the Nigerians who looked sharper and created the better opportunities in the opening period.

Other teams in the tournament are hosts Egypt and Kenya, who replaced Togo.

The tournament winners will get $50 000 in prize-money, second place will get $35 000 and the third-place finisher will get $25 000.