The Supersand Eagles began their Copa Lagos defence on a high as they drenched their Ghanaian counterparts, the Black Sharks, 7-5 at the Eko Atlantic City on Friday.
The Black Sharks were not a walk over for the Nigerians and matched them in the three periods of the match despite trailing 1-3 at the end of the first period.
Victor Tale, Abu Azeez and Babatunde Badmus were Nigeria goal-scorers while Frederick Kwevi pulled one back for Ghana late in the first period.
The second period stood at 4-4, as Audu Adamu's Supersand Eagles struggled to break down their resilient West African rivals.
In the third period, Lobi Stars man, Musa Najare failed to give Nigeria the lead from the spot but within minutes made amends Najare scored to put the hosts up by 5-4.
But Ghana levelled the game through Ebenezer Laryea, and with two minutes left to play Badmus restored Nigeria's lead.
Within seconds of Badmus's goal, Najare produced another strike to put the daylight between the Supersand Eagles and the Black Sharks.
Earlier in the day, the Ivory Coast ran over Senegal 6-2 with Guy Donald Djedjed putting up an eye-catching performance for the Ivorians.
In the club friendly, FC Barcelona saw off Pepsi Academy 7-4 while Enyimba edged Stationery Stores 1-0 in a tight contest.
The Supersand Eagles go up against Ivory Coast while Ghana face Senegal on Saturday.
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