Eaglets coach stresses need to focus on next fixture after Niger loss
The coach of the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, Eboboritse Uwejamomere has stressed the need for his team to rebound quickly and focus on their next Group game after suffering a 2-1 loss to Niger Republic at the ongoing 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
The Golden Eaglets conceded first goal of the Group B match played at the Stade du 4-Août in Ouagadougou, when Niger’s Abdoul Razaq Zada gave his team the lead in the 19th minute of the gruelling encounter.
Niger doubled their advantage in the 86th minute of the second half of the game when Abdoul Rakilou scored the second goal of the match for his team in the 86th minute.
The Golden Eaglets battled their opponents tooth and nail in a bid to reduce the match deficit and their efforts yielded result when Mubarak Fasiu scored in the 5th minute of stoppage time (90+5′).
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Speaking after the game, Eboboritse who called for calm and focus said his team has learnt from the loss against Niger as they prepare for their next Group game against the junior elephants of Côte d’Ivoire.
“We need to rebound quickly and focus on our must-win next fixture against Côte d’Ivoire after their 2-1 defeat to Niger Republic,” he said.
The loss against Niger Republic now puts the Golden under intense pressure as the team now need to secure a win in their next game against Côte d’Ivoire on October 17, 2026, to keep their semi-final and qualification hopes alive.
