Uwejamomere Apologizes After Golden Eaglets' WAFU B Exit
Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has expressed regret to Nigerians following the team's early elimination from the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship held in Burkina Faso. Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations were dashed after they drew 1-1 with Côte d’Ivoire, having previously lost 2-1 to Niger Republic.
The Golden Eaglets needed a win against Côte d’Ivoire to advance to the semi-finals, but the draw confirmed their exit from the group stage. This failure to qualify also means Nigeria will miss the 2027 FIFA U-17 World Cup, a tournament they last participated in 2019.
Uwejamomere acknowledged the disappointment felt by the players and coaching staff, urging the young squad, mostly aged 15 or 16, to learn from this setback as they progress in their careers. He appealed for forgiveness from Nigerian supporters, sharing in their disappointment over the team's performance.
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