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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria has on Monday crashed out of the U-20 World Cup in Poland.

They were slammed with 2-1 by fellow Africans, Senegal who won the tie at the Lodz Stadium.

Forward Amadou Sagna broke the deadlock in the 36th minute with a low, right-footed effort and Ibrahima Niane would double the lead for the Lions of Teranga late in first-half stoppage time.

The Flying Eagles had an outstanding start to the second half, netting five minutes after the whistle.

From a free kick just outside the box 18, Success Makanjoula sent his cross left of the wall and found the boot of Aniekeme Okon, who flicked in the easy goal.

It was a tight contest in the final minutes that saw wits and will tested, but the Senegalese had a comprehensive victory and a spot in the quarter-final.

The Flying Eagles continued to chase the game and enjoyed a better ball possession, but it was too little, too late as Nigeria said goodbye to Poland.

The team also crashed out at the same stage of the competition four years ago in New Zealand.