Nigeria’s U23 national team, the Olympic Eagles, began their preparations for upcoming assignments with a goalless draw against Nigeria Nationsl League (NNL) side, Remo Stars at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.

The closely contested encounter provided the Olympic Eagles with an opportunity to assess their readiness and build match fitness ahead of their forthcoming engagements.

Both teams approached the friendly with the aim of making an impression, but neither side managed to find the breakthrough despite their efforts.

The Olympic Eagles, who are continuing their preparations under the guidance of the technical crew, will take valuable lessons from the encounter as they work towards improving their cohesion and match sharpness.

The fixture also offered the coaching staff an opportunity to assess the players and identify areas that require further attention before the team's next assignment.

The 0-0 result marks the first friendly outing for the Olympic Eagles in their current preparation programme, with the team expected to continue its build-up ahead of the upcoming international challenge.