The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria secure a bronze medal at the WAFU U-17 Cup with a 2-0 win against Burkina Faso.
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria clinched the bronze medal at the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship qualifiers with a commanding 2-0 defeat of Burkina Faso.
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The team led by Manu Garva dominated the second half at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.
Golden Eaglets at WAFU U-17 Cup
The Golden Eaglets were drawn in Group B alongside Burkina Faso and Benin Republic.
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The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria secure a bronze medal at the WAFU U-17 Cup with a 2-0 win against Burkina Faso.
They kicked off their campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory over Benin Republic and against Burkina Faso ended in a 0-0 draw to secure their qualification from the group stage with four points.
However, in the semifinals they suffered a 2-0 loss to the Black Starlets of Ghana.
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Black Starlets of Ghana humble Golden Eaglets of Nigeria 2-0 in WAFU Zone B U-17 semifinal clash.
The defeat eliminated Nigeria from contention for the U-17 AFCON and, consequently, the U-17 World Cup next year.
Despite the semifinal setback, the Golden Eaglets bounced back in the third-place playoff against Burkina Faso.
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Black Starlets of Ghana humble Golden Eaglets of Nigeria 2-0 in WAFU Zone B U-17 semifinal clash.
The first half ended goalless, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert.
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The second half saw Nigeria take control, with Ahmed Yusuf breaking the deadlock just five minutes in.
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The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria secure a bronze medal at the WAFU U-17 Cup with a 2-0 win against Burkina Faso.
The victory was sealed in the 77th minute when substitute Famous Umole delivered a composed finish from a precise through ball by Paul Ugwu, securing the 2-0 win.
Ahmed Yusuf’s standout performance earned him the Player of the Match accolade.
The victory means that Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets took home the bronze medal as the record FIFA U-17 World Cup winners continue their development.
