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Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets suffered a 2-1 defeat in the hand of Niger Republic in a crucial Group B encounter at the WAFU B U17 Boys’ Championship in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Wednesday evening,
The match, played at the Stade du 4-Août in Ouagadougou, saw Niger Republic take a 1-0 lead into the half-time break before both sides scored in the second half, with Niger holding on to secure a decisive victory.
The result strengthened Niger Republic’s position in Group B and secured their place in the semi-finals, leaving Nigeria with no room for error in their final group fixture.
The Golden Eaglets must now defeat Côte d’Ivoire in their final Group B match on October 17, 2026 to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive. Nigeria, five-time FIFA U17 World Cup champions, face the prospect of an early exit if they fail to secure the required result.
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