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U17 AFCON: When is the game between Nigeria and Morocco and how can I watch?

Soccernet.ng brings you everything you need to know about the Golden Eaglets’ Afcon fixture against the Atlas Lions

 

Nigeria continue their bid for a third U17 Africa Cup of Nations title with a tasty fixture versus Morocco.

The Golden Eaglets kicked off that quest with a slim 1-0 win over Zambia courtesy of Favour Daniel’s 75th minute effort in Constantine.

Result would have been 2-0 however, substitute Light Eke missed from the penalty mark following David Hamansenya’s foul on Abubakar Abdullahi.

On the other side, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal and Adam Hanin were on song as Morocco secured a 2-0 triumph over South Africa.

WHEN IS THE GAME

The match between Nigeria and Morocco is scheduled for 17::00 (West African Time) on Tuesday, May 3.

WHAT CHANNELS CAN I WATCH THE GAME ON TV?

3/5/23     17:00 WAT        Nigeria  vs Morocco      Super Sports, CAF Youtube

WHERE IS THE CLASH OF THE TITANS?

Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine

NIGERIA SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Richard Odoh (HB Academy), Temiloluwa Adelakin (Box 2 Box Football Academy), Gift Ukeh Adie ( Paul E FA)

Defenders: Yahaya  Lawali (Mahanaim FC), Emmanuel Michael  (Simon Ben FA), Tochukwu Joseph Ogboji (Purple Crown FA), Jeremiah Olaleke (Ablaze Football Academy), Israel Usulor (Real Sapphire FC), Chijoke Julius Linus (Tripple 44 Football Academy), Quadri  Adewale (Nathaniel Boys FC)

Midfielders: Haruna Abdullahi    (Kurfi Tigers Academy), Umar Abubakar (Devine FA), Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku (Tripple 44 Academy), Hope Yusuf Linus (EE Sporting Club), Anongu Isaac Aondoakaa (Bethel Sporting), Simon  Cletus (Mavlon FA), Musa Akinfenwa (Real Sapphire FC), Usman Ajibola Owoyemi (Tripple 44 FA), Mathew Awodi Kingsley (Brooke House College)

Forwards: Abubakar Idris Abdullahi (Jega United), Precious Williams (HB Football Academy), Charles Adah Agada (Mavlon FC), Jubril Opeyemi Azeez (Right Vision Choice), Tochukwu Ogbadibo (Jossy United), Light Chijioke Eke (C & C FA), Favour Daniel (G12 Football Academy)

HOW CAN FANS GET INVOLVED?
Soccernet.ng will be providing comprehensive coverage, news, interviews, and features of the showdown.

Shina Oludare

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