Nigeria placed four players on the WAFU B Under-17 Championship group stage best eleven following strong performances in the opening round. Forward George Agba, captain David Edeh, midfielder Thompson Boluwatife and defender Godwin Menyaga earned recognition after the Golden Eaglets topped Group B with four points from two matches. Manu Garba's squad defeated Benin Republic 4-1 before settling for a scoreless draw against Burkina Faso in the preliminary stage.
The Golden Eaglets face Ghana's Black Satellites in the semifinal Tuesday night in Yamoussoukro. The winning side advances to the 2026 Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations. Nigeria seeks to continue its West African dominance against its traditional rival in the knockout stage.
The Golden Eaglets face Ghana's Black Satellites in the semifinal Tuesday night in Yamoussoukro. The winning side advances to the 2026 Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations. Nigeria seeks to continue its West African dominance against its traditional rival in the knockout stage.
