Golden Eaglets of Nigeria to face Niger

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The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will face hosts Niger in the semi-final of the WAFU B 2019 U-17 African Cup of Nations qualifying tournament on Thursday. The Golden Eaglets topped Group B after Cotedivoire won against Burkina Faso three-nil on Sunday.

Manu Garba’s lads lost their first game 3-2 against Burkina Faso but went on to win the second game 5-1 against Cote d’Ivoire to top the group with three points and enjoy a better goal difference to the two.

The overall winners will progress to the 2019 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania.

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