Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets lost 2-1 to Niger Republic in their opening fixture at the WAFU B U-17 Championship on Wednesday night.
Niger took the lead through Abdoul Razaq Zada in the 19th minute.
Zada slotted home after goalkeeper Mutiu Adedayo fumbled a cross inside his box.
Niger doubled their lead through Abdoul Rakilou four minutes from time.
Mubarak Fasiu reduced the deficit for the Golden Eaglets deep into stoppage time.
Eboboritse Uwejamomere’s side are bottom of Group A without any points, while Niger have advanced to the semi-finals with four points from two matches.
Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, who have one point from a 1-1 draw with Niger, will now battle for the remaining ticket to the knockout rounds of the competition.
WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets lose opening match to Niger