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The Nigerians defeated Cameroon’s Cubs 3-2 in a spectacular showpiece game at the Dobsonville Stadium, Johannesburg.
A fantastic second half fight back by Cameroon saw the game finish 2-2 after 90 minutes.
A well taken effort by Sharks midfielder, Terry Envoh, seconds into first half of extra time however proved to be the difference between the two sides as Nigeria claimed a record sixth AYC title at the expense of the only side to have beaten them in the competition.
The Flying Eagles bossed the possession and had the lion share of clear cut opportunities to signal their intentions of exacting revenge following the 1-0 reverse suffered at the hands the Camerounians at the preliminary stages of the competition.
The Cubs started the brighter of the two sides with crisp passing and incisive movement.
However, lack of imagination in the final third coupled with an alarming lack of precision in front of goal meant it was even Stevens at the half way point of the half.
At this stage, the Nigerians were gradually coming into the game with Chidi Osuchukwu, Abduljelil Ajagun and Olarenwaju Kayode finding their bearing with some neat play and nifty footwork.
Predictably, the Flying Eagles began to create openings with Daniel Philemon, Gbenga Arokoyo and Kayode all coming close as the first half came to a frenetic halt. – AFP.