Touching: See what a 72-year-old man did as Sudan beat Nigeria in Lagos (photos)

24.07.2016 00:57

A 72-year-old man was on the stands despite heavy rains as Sudan unbelievably defeated the star studded Nigeria’s Flying Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2017 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, billed for Zambia.

The Flying Eagles who had won the first leg 2-1 away from home on July 10, in far away Omdurman, only needed a draw in the reverse fixture to seal qualification for the African youth championships.

However, Sudan came from a goal down to stun their hosts 4-3 as heavy rains marred the second-leg fixture at the Teslim Balogun stadium.

A huge number of fans could barely go into the main bowl in order to protect themselves from the downpour, but a handful of Nigerian supporters showed a high level of dedication including a 72-year-old man, hoping to see their darling team scale the last hurdle, but their hopes were dashed.

See photos below:

A 72-year-old man (r) and other fans watch-on as Sudan beat Nigeria

Flying Eagles coach Coach Emmanuel Amuneke appeared cold as Sudan scored the winning goal

Dedicated fans watch as Sudan beat Nigeria in Lagos

A cross-section of security officials during the game

A cross -section of Nigerian fans during the game

Sudan reserve players got tensed in the dying minutes of the game

Chukwueze in tears right after the game

A top dignitary of the Sudanese Football Federation walks boldly into the tunnel

An injured player being stretchered off after the game

Coach of the Sudan U20 team continued to dish-out instructions which eventually paid-off

Children also took their time to see the Flying Eagles