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Nigeria got their U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign to a flying start with a narrow win over Zambia in Constantine on Sunday.

The Eaglets started brightly and had a goal disallowed in the 13th minute, but the team however had to wait much longer before finding a breakthrough.

Favour Daniel was the hero as his 76th-minute goal hand Golden Eaglets the maximum points.

Meanwhile, Nigeria had the chance to go two-goal up, when the team was awarded a penalty in the added time, but Light Eke’s kick was saved by the Zambian goalkeeper Shadrick Kalyati.

After the final whistle, Yahaya Lawali was named Man of the match.

What a performance! 😍🔝

Ladies and getlemen, Yahaya Danjuma lawali is the #NGAZAM TotalEnergies Man of the Match! 🏅 #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/CWBRw3iiQr

— #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 2023 🏆 (@CAF_Online) April 30, 2023

Nigeria next face group leaders, Morocco, on May 3 at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine.

Morocco beat South Africa 2-0 in their opening group game on Sunday, with goals from Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (73′ PK) and Adam Hanin (83′).

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Nigeria got their U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign to a flying start with a narrow win over Zambia in Constantine on Sunday.

The Eaglets started brightly and had a goal disallowed in the 13th minute, but the team however had to wait much longer before finding a breakthrough.

Favour Daniel was the hero as his 76th-minute goal hand Golden Eaglets the maximum points.

Meanwhile, Nigeria had the chance to go two-goal up, when the team was awarded a penalty in the added time, but Light Eke’s kick was saved by the Zambian goalkeeper Shadrick Kalyati.

After the final whistle, Yahaya Lawali was named Man of the match.

What a performance! 😍🔝

Ladies and getlemen, Yahaya Danjuma lawali is the #NGAZAM TotalEnergies Man of the Match! 🏅 #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/CWBRw3iiQr

— #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 2023 🏆 (@CAF_Online) April 30, 2023

U17 AFCON: Yahaya Lawali named MOTM in Nigeria’s victory against Zambia

Nigeria got their U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign to a flying start with a narrow win over Zambia in Constantine on Sunday.

The Eaglets started brightly and had a goal disallowed in the 13th minute, but the team however had to wait much longer before finding a breakthrough.

Favour Daniel was the hero as his 76th-minute goal hand Golden Eaglets the maximum points.

Meanwhile, Nigeria had the chance to go two-goal up, when the team was awarded a penalty in the added time, but Light Eke’s kick was saved by the Zambian goalkeeper Shadrick Kalyati.

After the final whistle, Yahaya Lawali was named Man of the match.

Nigeria next face group leaders, Morocco, on May 3 at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine.

Morocco beat South Africa 2-0 in their opening group game on Sunday, with goals from Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (73′ PK) and Adam Hanin (83′).

Tunde Williams

Women's Football

U17 AFCON: Yahaya Lawali named MOTM in Nigeria’s victory against Zambia

Nigeria got their U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign to a flying start with a narrow win over Zambia in Constantine on Sunday.

The Eaglets started brightly and had a goal disallowed in the 13th minute, but the team however had to wait much longer before finding a breakthrough.

Favour Daniel was the hero as his 76th-minute goal hand Golden Eaglets the maximum points.

Meanwhile, Nigeria had the chance to go two-goal up, when the team was awarded a penalty in the added time, but Light Eke’s kick was saved by the Zambian goalkeeper Shadrick Kalyati.

After the final whistle, Yahaya Lawali was named Man of the match.

Nigeria next face group leaders, Morocco, on May 3 at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine.

Morocco beat South Africa 2-0 in their opening group game on Sunday, with goals from Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (73′ PK) and Adam Hanin (83′).

Tunde Williams

U17 AFCON: Yahaya Lawali named MOTM in Nigeria’s victory against Zambia

Nigeria got their U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign to a flying start with a narrow win over Zambia in Constantine on Sunday.

The Eaglets started brightly and had a goal disallowed in the 13th minute, but the team however had to wait much longer before finding a breakthrough.

Favour Daniel was the hero as his 76th-minute goal hand Golden Eaglets the maximum points.​

Meanwhile, Nigeria had the chance to go two-goal up, when the team was awarded a penalty in the added time, but Light Eke’s kick was saved by the Zambian goalkeeper Shadrick Kalyati.

After the final whistle, Yahaya Lawali was named Man of the match.

Nigeria next face group leaders, Morocco, on May 3 at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine.

Morocco beat South Africa 2-0 in their opening group game on Sunday, with goals from Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (73′ PK) and Adam Hanin (83′).

Tunde Williams

Women's Football

U17 AFCON: Yahaya Lawali named MOTM in Nigeria’s victory against Zambia

Nigeria got their U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign to a flying start with a narrow win over Zambia in Constantine on Sunday.

The Eaglets started brightly and had a goal disallowed in the 13th minute, but the team however had to wait much longer before finding a breakthrough.

Favour Daniel was the hero as his 76th-minute goal hand Golden Eaglets the maximum points.​

Meanwhile, Nigeria had the chance to go two-goal up, when the team was awarded a penalty in the added time, but Light Eke’s kick was saved by the Zambian goalkeeper Shadrick Kalyati.

After the final whistle, Yahaya Lawali was named Man of the match.

Nigeria next face group leaders, Morocco, on May 3 at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine.

Morocco beat South Africa 2-0 in their opening group game on Sunday, with goals from Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (73′ PK) and Adam Hanin (83′).

Tunde Williams

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Favour Daniel was the hero as his 76th-minute goal hand Golden Eaglets the maximum points.

Favour Daniel was the hero as his 76th-minute goal hand Golden Eaglets the maximum points.