Nigeria’s Super Eagles B were held to a 2-2 draw by Zanzibar in an intense CHAN 2024 preparatory friendly played on Thursday afternoon.
This is coming few days to their CHAN Group D opener on Tuesday with Senegal at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar.
The match saw Nigeria take a two-goal lead in the first half, only for the hosts to fight back with a spirited second-half performance.
Nigeria began brightly, building on the improvements from their goalless draw against the same opposition three days earlier.
The coaching staff made five changes to the starting line-up, introducing fresh legs and attacking options.
The new additions made an instant impact, with Anas Yusuf breaking the deadlock following a swift attacking move.
Moments later, Adedayo Olamilekan doubled the advantage, slotting home with composure to cap a dominant first half.
With a 2-0 lead at halftime, Nigeria looked set to cruise to victory. However, multiple substitutions in the second half altered the team’s shape and rhythm.
Zanzibar took full advantage, applying consistent pressure and launching quick counterattacks.
Their persistence was rewarded with two well-taken goals, stunning the Nigerian defence and drawing the match level.
