Nigeria dominated the early exchanges and created multiple chances, but the Tunisian defence remained resolute.
All eyes now turn to the San Siro, where the second leg will decide who reaches the final.
Just after the restart, Arsenal thought they had equalised through Mikel Merino’s superb header from a Declan Rice free-kick, but the goal was chalked off for offside.
NWFL chairperson Nkechi Obi said the choice of Ikenne was to further revive the development of the game in the region.
Aliyu told journalists that the continental championship would serve as preparations ahead of the 2026 Youth Olympics in Senegal.
They are the first privately-owned club to win the NPFL title since Julius Berger in 2000.
The achievement marks Slot’s first piece of silverware since succeeding Jürgen Klopp.
Ajina tapped in a pass from Ayoku Abdulraman thus sending the Ilorin fans into wild jubilation.
The club advanced quickly under its new ownership
Na Royal started the game with a goal from Ismail Oladotun.
