Golden Eaglets
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets touched down in Algiers yesterday to commence preparations for their highly-anticipated semi-final match against Burkina Faso.
The Eaglets, fresh off their successful group stage campaign in Constantine, are determined to secure a victory in this crucial encounter.
Having overcome several obstacles in their final group game, where they twice rallied from behind to defeat South Africa with a resounding 3-2 scoreline, the Eaglets are confident as they enter the knockout stage.
The forthcoming match against Burkina Faso, scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. (Nigerian time), carries enormous weight, as the winner will claim a coveted ticket to the upcoming U-17 World Cup.
Burkina Faso, on the other hand, displayed their mettle by overturning a one-goal deficit to eliminate defending champions Cameroon with a 2-1 triumph, leaving them eager to face the Nigerian squad in what promises to be a captivating duel.
Among the other quarter-final matchups, Morocco will lock horns with hosts Algeria, Senegal will square off against South Africa, and Mali will clash with Congo, making for an action-packed tournament stage filled with enthralling encounters.
The four winners of these clashes will not only advance to the semifinals of the 2023 CAF U17 AFCON but also book a spot at the FIFA U17 World Cup later in the year.
Nigeria are the most successful nation at the cadet world cup with five trophies.
This post was last modified on May 9, 2023 12:54 pm
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