The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have lost the WAFU U-17 trophy to Cote D’Ivoire
The Eaglets lost 2-3 to their Ivoirian counterparts.
FT in Lome.
Cote D’Ivoire U17 3-2 Nigeria U17.
Though they lost, they put in a good shift and a strong character in the second half. Coach Amoo certainly saddled with more work before the U17 Afcon in Morocco. #SoarGoldenEaglets#Team9jaStrong
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) January 18, 2021
The Young Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire took the lead in the 15th minute of the first half.
Abdrumane Konate made it goal no. 2 for Ivory Coast in the 59th minute, while substitute Seydou Traore scores the third.
The Eaglets managed a breathed of fresh air when Ahmed Abdullahi scored from a freekick in minute 90.
Abdullahi scored a second at the death of added time bringing the climax to 3-2.
The Coach Amoo-led boys will return and prepare for the U17 AFCON championship coming up in Morocco later in the May, 2021.
