From Premium Times Nigeria · Tunde Eludini · · 1m 30s
WAFU B U-17 Qualifiers: Nigeria's Golden Eaglets lose to Niger
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets lose 2-1 to Niger in WAFU B U-17 qualifiers.
In brief
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets lose 2-1 to Niger in WAFU B U-17 qualifiers. Nigeria's Golden Eaglets lost 2-1 to Niger in their opening WAFU B U-17 qualifiers match, failing to earn points for the tournament. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
WAFU B U-17 Qualifiers
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets began their 2026 WAFU B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers campaign.
Opening Game Result
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets lost 2-1 to Niger in their opening Group B fixture.
Scoring Details
Abdoul Razaq Zada scored for Niger in the 19th minute before Abdoul Rakilou doubled the lead in the 86th minute.
Nigeria's Goal
Mubarak Fasiu pulled one back for Nigeria in the fifth minute of added time.
Niger's Position
Niger secured all three points and moved to the top of the group with four points from two matches.
Nigeria's Status
Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire remain in contention for the remaining spot with one point each.
Semi-Final Qualification
Niger also qualified for the semi-finals following their victory.
Man of the Match
Niger’s Saminou Salissou Nouhou was named Man of the Match for his influential performance.
Next Match
The Golden Eaglets need a positive result to strengthen their semi-final qualification hopes.
Tournament Purpose
The 2026 WAFU B U-17 tournament serves as a qualifier for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Here's the gist
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets lost 2-1 to Niger in their opening WAFU B U-17 qualifiers match, failing to earn points for the tournament.
