Former President of the Senegal Football Federation (FSF), Augustin Senghor, has complimented the Young Teranga Lions pursuing their win over the Flying Eagles of Nigeria at 2023 U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Senegal pipped the Flying Eagles 1-0 on Sunday at the Cairo International Stadium to go foremost of the group. The (FSF) announced the win on Twitter.
“Senegal starts the competition with a win, a victory, and a clean sheet. The Cubs win 1-0 against Nigeria and take first place in Group A,” the Tweet read
Senghor reacted to the Tweet felicitating the squad.
The Cubs of Senegal are currently first in Group A with three points after matchday one, while the Flying Eagles are last with zero issues.
Egypt and Mozambique have a point each after playing a 0-0 draw.
Senegal plays Mozambique next on Wednesday, February 22, at the Cairo International Stadium.
Next for the Flying Eagles is a game with Egypt on Wednesday, February 22, at the same venue.
