The defeat notwithstanding, Nigeria booked their ticket to the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup finals.
Nigeria and Senegal opened the hostilities in Group B of the continental finals in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on Sunday, with both teams locked at 4-4 after regulation and extra time before Senegal, four-time champions and Cup holders, won 2-0 on penalties.
Yesterday, however, the Senegalese were more vicious and despite the second period ending at a respectable 2-1, they went all fangs out in the third and final period to win 6-1.
Abu Azeez, the worthy veteran who scored four in the 7-6 defeat of hosts Egypt in the first semi-final on Wednesday, took his Nigerian tally to 104 by hitting the Supersand Eagles’ only goal of the match. He also finished the tournament ... spill TEA ☕ Easy on Shade #jaiyeorie

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