Eaglets crash out of WAFU B, set to miss 2027 U-17 AFCON, World Cup
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have crashed out of the ongoing WAFU B U-17 tournament taking place in Burkina Faso following their 1-1 draw with Côte d’Ivoire.
The Nigerian team tutored by Eboboritse Uwejamomere which needed a win in the Group B game after losing their first match 2-1 against Niger Republic could not secure three points against their opponents.
The Ivorian team which secured a 1-1 draw in its first Group game against Niger Republic scored first in the game versus the Golden Eaglets when Alex Bamba bundled home a corner kick in the 17th minute.
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The Golden Eaglets did all they could in the match to level scores in the and their efforts paid off when Abiodun John scored the equaliser with five minutes of play left in the match.
The Ivorian team played ultra defensive football thereafter with a few minutes left in the game to eventually secure a point in the match as they held on to qualify for the next round of the tournament with Niger Republic.
Golden Eaglets will now miss the chance to qualify for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after securing a 1-1 draw against Ivory Coast. By virtue of not attending the U-17 AFCON, the team will also not be at the 2027 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
