Eaglets’ win over Niger U-17 delights NFF

NFF president, Amaju Pinnick

The Nigeria Football Federation has applauded the Golden Eaglets for starting their 2015 African Under-17 Championship campaign with a win over host, Niger Under-17 team, in the opening match on Sunday at the General Seyni Kountche Stadium in Niamey.

Goals by Victor Osimhen in the 19th minute and Kelechi Nwakali in the 33th minute ensured that the match ended 2-0 in favour of Nigeria.

The NFF in a series of tweet via its Twitter handle hailed the Eaglets for the “great” start, congratulated the team’s coaches and urged them to do their best to win in their next match against Guinea Under-17.

“Great start, Eaglets. #goeagletssoar #goeagletssoar #worldchampions. Guinea’s U17 is next up for the Eaglets on February 18. #goeagletssoar,” the NFF tweeted on Sunday.

Also on its Instagram page, the NFF wrote, “#GoldenEaglets begin #ajc with a win over host #Niger with goals from Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Nwakali. Congratulations to coaches Amuneke, Baleria and Amadi. #goeagletssoar #NFF #victory #football #CAF.”

The NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, had on Friday charged the Eaglets to do their best to win the trophy. Pinnick said as champions of the world, the Eaglets have no business finishing lower than first place at Niger 2015.

Semi-finalists at the tournament will represent Africa at the FIFA U-17 World Cup holding in Chile between October 17 and November 8.