In a test game played on Saturday, the Flying Eagles, who are preparing for the African Youth Championship, made light work of their opponents, Standard FC, by thrashing the team 12 - 0.

Ex Inter Milan and Sampdoria trialist Saddam Auta Michael, dubbed the Nigerian Carlos Tevez, scored four goals for the Under 20 national team.

The El-Cruzero product scored his first goal in the 26th minute after Musa Newman had opened the floodgates in the 14th minute.

The Flying Eagles raced into a three - goal lead in the 29th minute after Saddam Auta Michael struck for the second time, and the striker later bagged his hat - trick a minute after the restart before grabbing his fourth in the 52nd minute.

Porto youngster Jacob Njoku, Mathias Samuel and Musa Newman helped themselves to a brace, while Samuel Okon and Bernard Bulbwa also registered their names on the score - sheet.