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The Super Eagles team B yesterday won the maiden edition of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Championship, defeating their Senegalese counterparts by two goals to none.

Massive support

The finals played at the 35,000 seater capacity Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta was full to the brim by spectators who came to watch their home based team.

Super Eagles’ first goal was recorded by shirt number 14, Reuben Gabriel following a free kick from the left flank of the field by Bartholomew Ibenegbu which he headed into the net in the 62nd minute, leaving the Senegalese goalkeeper, Khadinj Ndiaye wondering.

The second and final goal which sealed the Super Eagles victory was scored in the 86th minute of the encounter by captain, Solomon Okpako.

The spectators which included the Flamingoes (women’s U-17 national team), were in a joyous mood due to the Super Eagles victory.

Winning all the way

It will be recalled that the Nigerian team played four matches against Benin, Guinea, Senegal and Burkina Faso, which they won before getting to the finals of the competition.

Several number of spectators who spoke with NEXT after the match expressed satisfaction over the performance of the national team.

Meanwhile, the third place match which was played earlier was won by Ghana, defeating their Burkina Faso counterparts by one goal.