The Golden Eaglets were able to get all three points
on Thursday from their second group game of the ongoing 2018 WAFU Zone B U-17
AFCON qualifiers after a narrow 3-2 loss to Burkina Faso in their opener.
The Golden Eaglets rushed out of the blocks with two
goal lead as early as the 13th minutes of the encounter.
The 20-man squad lead by Manu Garba were relentless
against their opponents as they continued the onslaught with another two quick
goals in the 24th and 26th minute of the encounter.
The Golden Eaglets ended the half with a four goal
cushion after another goal in the 35th minute.
Upon resumption from the half time break the Golden
Eaglets were in search of more goals which could eventually determine the
countries that progress to the next stage from the group.
They scored their fifth from the penalty spot in the
56th minute, Samson Tijani and Olakunle Olusegun were among the chief
tormentors for the Nigerian side.
The Ivorian struck back with a goal in the 68th minute
of the encounter. With a high scoring victory in their second encounter The
Nigerians must pick up all three points in their last group game against Benin
Republic on Sunday, August 9.
The WAFU Zone B U-17 AFCON qualifiers is hosted by
Niger Republic.
U-17 AFCON Qualifier: Nigeria Golden Eaglets Wallops D’Ivorie 5-1
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Thursday, September 06, 2018
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