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Nigeria have claimed the bronze at the ongoing U20 African Cup of Nations after thrashing Tunisia 4-0 in the third-place match in Cairo, Egypt on Friday.
The Flying Eagles saw their dream for a record eighth title dashed by a 1-0 quarterfinal defeat to the Gambia on Monday but Ladan Bosso's men ensured a podium finish with a losers final triumph over the Young Carthage Eagles.
The Nigerians got off to a bright start as Ibrahim Muhammad opened the scoring nine minutes into the clash to ensure the West Africans claim a first half lead at the Cairo International Stadium.
On returning from the tunnel, Belgium-based forward Ahmed Abdullahi stunned the Tunisians as he doubled the lead for the Nigerians just inside the opening minute of the second half.
Two minutes later, the North Africans suffered further demolition as Jude Sunday made it three for Nigeria after to put daylight between themselves and the Young Carthage Eagles.
Despite the Tunisians held up for few months, the wasteful Nigerians eventually added the fourth when Sunday rounded off a good day in the office for the Flying Eagles with his second goal of the match in the 90th minute.
Following his brace, Jude Sunday was named the Man-of-the-match as victory earned Nigeria the bronze medals for a record-extending fourth time at the Africa U20 Cup of Nation.
With a poduim finish in Egypt, the Flying Eagles will also be one of the 24 teams in the pot on 31st March when FIFA conducts the draw for the FIFA U20 World Cup taking place in Indonesia 20th May – 11th June.
