Golden Eaglets fall to Niger, face crucial Côte d’Ivoire match
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets faced a setback in their campaign at the WAFU B U17 Boys’ Championship, suffering a 2-1 defeat to Niger Republic in their second Group B match on Wednesday. The match took place at the Stade du 4-Août in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Niger took the lead in the first half and maintained their advantage, scoring two goals against Nigeria’s single response. This loss leaves the five-time FIFA U17 World Cup champions without any points from their first two group matches, intensifying the pressure on them to secure a victory in their final group match against Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday, October 17.
A win is essential for Nigeria to keep their semi-final hopes alive, although their chances may also depend on the final group standings and the applicable qualification criteria.
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