2023 U-17 AFCON: Dominant Eaglets Beat Zambia 1-0 In Group Opener

April 30, 2023 7:07 pm

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets got their 2023 U-17 AFCON off to a perfect start, after a dominant and hard fought 1-0 win against Zambia in Group B in Constantine on Sunday, Completesports.com reports.

Favour Daniel’s goal with less than 20 minutes left secured the win for Nduka Ugbade side.

The Eaglets also missed a penalty very late in the game as substitute Light Eke missed the opportunity.

Up next for the Eaglets is a clash with Morocco on Wednesday, May 3rd.

Just three minutes into the game the Eaglets had a shout for a penalty after Abubakar Abdullahi was fouled inside the box but the referee ignored the call.


In the ninth minute a ferocious shot from Emmanuel Michael narrowly missed the target.

The Eaglets thought they had opened the scoring on 13 minutes but it was ruled out for offside.

Precious Williams had the chance to put the Eaglets ahead in the 39th minute but failed to convert.

With four minutes left in the first half a bullet shot from a Zambian player came off the Eaglets’ cross bar.

On 63 minutes Daniel got a chance but could not find the back of the net.


The breakthrough eventually came for the Eaglets on 77 minutes as Daniel pounced on a loose ball in the area to score.

In the 90th minute the Eaglets had the chance to double their lead but substitute Eke saw his penalty saved by the Zambian keeper.

2023 U-17 AFCON: Lawali Named Man-Of-The-Match In Golden Eaglets Win Over Zambia

April 30, 2023 8:04 pm

Golden Eaglets defender, Yahaya Lawali claimed the Man of the Match award following Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Zambia in today’s 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Lawali was a constant threat from the right side as he dazzled and made serious incursion with his pace and dribbles.

He was a delight to watch and could have had a goal for himself before the close of the first half but his shot went off the goal post.


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Recall that Favour Daniel scored the only goal of the match on the 77th minute when he pounced on a loose ball in the area to score for the Eaglets.


Nigeria had a golden opportunity to increase the tally towards the end if the natch after substitute Light Eke missed a penalty.


Nigeria will take on Morocco in their second Group B match on Wednesday by 5pm.Nigeria time.

2023 U-17 AFCON: CAF Hails MOTM Lawali Impressive Display Against Zambia

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has hailed Golden Eaglets defender Yahaya Lawali for his Man of the Match performance in Nigeria’s victory against Zambia.

The Golden Eaglets defeated the Young Chipolopolo of Zambia 1-0 at the Mohammed Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine.

Favour Daniel scored the only goal of the encounter in the 77th minute to give the Eaglets victory.

Lawali had a fantastic performance for Nigeria on the right-wing and was almost on the score sheet in the encounter.

CAF extolled the teenager on their Twitter handle.

“What a performance😍 Ladies and gentlemen, Yahaya Danjuma Lawali is the #NGAZAM Total Energies Man of the Match,” the Tweet reads

The Golden Eaglets Morocco will play in their next game on Wednesday.

flexyrule:
At least one good news..

JackDaAlienz:
I still regret going to University
Instead of playing football

By now I will be a millionaire

MorataFC:
They should win the cup

ybalogs:
Hopefully we'd find new hidden gems in the mold of Osimhen,Iheanacho and Awoniyi. We pray for your victory,if not for Naija's sake but for the sake of your respective families.

Shegman22:
You forget Macauley Chrisantus