Eagles draw goalless with Mali in WAFU Cup group opener

The home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations group games with a goalless draw against Mali at the Cape Coast Stadium, Ghana on Thursday.

The Salisu Yusuf’s men defeated Serra Leone 2-0 in the first round on Monday night to make it to the group stages..

Nigeria, who were grouped alongside Guinea, Ghana and Mali in Group A of the West African Football Union tournament, faced an equally tough side in the group opener and thus found it difficult to score.

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The draw means both teams now have one point each, as Nigeria will look forward to a better performance in their second group game.

The group’s other game saw hosts Ghana assume top of the Group A after beating Guinea 2-0 later on Thursday.

Nigeria’s next game comes up on Saturday, September 16 against Guinea at the same venue in Cape Town, Ghana.