Nigeria overcome Niger with 10 men
Nigeria’s U17 team, the Golden Eaglets, earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Niger Republic in the WAFU B U17 Championship on Sunday, even though they played with 10 men for the last 27 minutes.
Rapha Adams scored the decisive goal with a powerful header in the 31st minute, putting Nigeria at the top of Group B alongside Burkina Faso, both with four points.
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Eaglets’ captain, Simon Cletus, earned the Player of the Match award for his excellent performance, repeating his achievement from the previous match against Burkina Faso.
Nigeria’s win sets up a crucial final group stage match against Togo on Wednesday at the Accra Sports Stadium, where a draw will secure their spot in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Burkina Faso will play against Niger Republic at the University of Ghana Stadium, with the top two teams in Group B advancing to the next round.
The Eaglets’ victory highlights their resilience and determination, and they aim to maintain this momentum in their upcoming match.
