AAG Qualfiers: Dream team hammer Gabon

The U-23 national team began their final qualifying round for the Men’s Football Tournament of the 11th All-Africa Games on a bright note after hammering Gabon 4-1 in Libreville on Saturday.

Junior Ajayi scored in the very first minute before Warri Wolves FC striker Etebo Oghenekaro increased the tally from the penalty spot two minutes before half time.


Ajayi maintained his knack for quick goals with another in the 47th minute, but Gabon pulled one back through Axel Meye midway into the second half. But Nigeria ensured a handsome advantage going into the second leg when Enyimba forward Peter Onyekachi made it 4-1 in added time.

Members of the Nigerian community in Gabon came out in their numbers and cheered the Nigerian team loudly at the Stade Augustin Monedan de Sibang.

The return leg will take place at the National Stadium, Abuja, on March 7.