BREAKING: Golden Eaglets lose WAFU U-17 final to Cote D’Ivoire

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.

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