WAFU B U-17 Qualifiers: Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets lose to Niger in opening game
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets began their 2026 WAFU B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Niger in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Mubarak Fasiu pulled one back for Nigeria in the fifth minute of added time, but the late goal was insufficient to prevent the Eaglets from suffering defeat in their opening Group B fixture.
Niger also secured qualification for the semi-finals following the victory, while Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire remain in contention for the remaining spot.
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