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U17 AFCON: Nigeria beat South Africa in five-goal thriller

U17 AFCON: Nigeria beat South Africa in five-goal thriller

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets advanced into the quarter-final of the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa 3-2 in their final group fixture. Nduka Ugbade's boys found themselves behind twice in the encounter before Abubakar Abdullahi scored the match-winning goal, four minutes after the hour-mark. As shown in their previous game against Zambia, South Africa started the encounter on the front foot by breaking...

U17 AFCON: How to watch Nigeria vs South Africa game

U17 AFCON: How to watch Nigeria vs South Africa game

Nigeria and South Africa will battle for the second spot in Group B of the 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Two-time champions Nigeria head into Saturday's encounter, level on three points with the Amajimbos but they are placed second based on their goal difference.   What is at stake? A draw is enough for both Nigeria and South Africa to advance to the...

U17 AFCON: Ugbade worried by Nigeria’s lack of goals

U17 AFCON: Ugbade worried by Nigeria’s lack of goals

Nigeria U-17 head coach, Nduka Ugbade has expressed frustration with his team's lack of goals and efficiency at the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Algeria. The Golden Eaglets are getting ready to face South Africa in their last Group B match on Saturday night, and a win at Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium would secure a place for them in the tournament. The five-time U17 World Cup...

U17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets defeat Zambia in opening game

U17 AFCON: Players to watch out for in South Africa vs Nigeria game

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will face their South African counterpart for their final group game at the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Algeria on Saturday, May 6. Nduka Ugbade's boys are currently second in the Group B with three points – same as the Amajimbos – but they have a better goal difference. Nigeria registered a 1-0 win over Zambia in their opening match,...

U17 AFCON: Osimhen, Amoo & active Nigeria stars who dazzled in the competition

U17 AFCON: Osimhen, Amoo & active Nigeria stars who dazzled in the competition

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets are one of the five countries that have lifted the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations trophy twice. The country's best results came in 2001 in Seychelles and 2007 in Togo. Ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Algeria, Afrosport reviews the best Nigeria talents that excelled in the tournament and are currently dominating the game in their...