WORLD champions, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, Sunday defeated hosts, Niger Republic 2-0 in Niamey, to set the tone for a victorious outing at the 2015 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Under-17 Championship.

The opening game of the competition, watched by a mammoth crowd of home supporters and a sprinkling of Nigerians, saw the Golden Eaglets opening their account in the 18th minute through Victor Osimhen, while Captain Kelechi Nwakali’s beautiful free-kick from outside the box silenced the home fans in an entertaining opener at the Stade Seyni Kountche in Niamey.

The hosts went closer with Souradjou Alhassane just before the break but could not test Nigeria’s goalkeeper Akpan Udoh.

In the second half, the Nigeriens rallied to try and get back in the game with striker Ibrahim Issoufou the main threat but the Eaglets were resolute at the back and held on to collect maximum points and pile pressure on the debutant hosts, who now face a ‘must-win’ clash against Zambia in their second Group A fixture.

The opening match was preceded by a colourful ceremony depicting Niger’s history, culture and song and traditions. It was attended by the host republican president, Mahamadou Issoufou, CAF president, Issa Hayatou, Executive Committee of CAF and members of the Organizing Committee of the championship.


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If na these boys, my mind no dey cut for any match. I belive dem die! Even without pishure i dey belive dem.

Some cheerful news to remind us we are all one rather than worrying our heads about the power-drunk politicking.

Naija4Life
Congrats to us all

Kudos

Good News....

Nice game

good job boys , make us proud and win the cup

Kudos Lads. Future is bright for us.
Heard dat kelechi nwakali is d junior broda of kelechi iheneacho. Not bad if true.
I just love this new developmental trend coming to nigeria football. This particular u-17 boys participated in u-15 tournament in 2013(they won d championship). Our last u-17 are now in u-20 preparing for their caf tournament too.
2018 world cup is looking gud likewise afcon 2019 too.

yes ooooo

Good start

I believe in our u17, U20 and Dream team. Na only Super Eagles dey give us headache

Is that not Keshis head

Ok

For anything. We have never been beaten at our backyard. Oh sorry I remember Congo shined our congos

Lilboots:
Is that not Keshis head

Nope! Its Tonto Dikeh's!

Football...d only thing dat glue nigerians 2geda

You can always count on our youth teams



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Na wao! Our media is so unfair. No single advert on the match. This is so bad.

Good win, 1st 3 points.
Last Bullet

E la gbe cup yen wa!

Cool

Nice start. Wish u guys d very best

all things being equal this under 17 and their under 20 counterpart trophies will be coming back to Abuja at the end of their respective tournaments . Meaning 2 trophies (under 17 n 20) is certain for us this year. Good one boys, football is made in naija unmindful of our senior national team non qualification for d last AFCON. I rep d green white green.

All these men doing Vigil.

Campaign after elections!

Lilboots:
Is that not Keshis head

It looks like the backyard of Keshi's head tho'

Badosqi:
Kudos Lads. Future is bright for us.
Heard dat kelechi nwakali is d junior broda of kelechi iheneacho. Not bad if true.
I just love this new developmental trend coming to nigeria football. This particular u-17 boys participated in u-15 tournament in 2013(they won d championship). Our last u-17 are now in u-20 preparing for their caf tournament too.
2018 world cup is looking gud likewise afcon 2019 too.

he is the younger brother to chidiebere nwakali not kelechi iheanacho

kilmix:
All these men doing Vigil.

it only takes a man doing vigil to recognise another man

Cool