U-17 AYC: Eaglets Swoop On Cote d’ Ivoire, Today

Nigeria’s Under-17 football team, the Golden Eaglets are set to run riot against their Ivoirean counterparts today at the on-going African Under-17 youth championship in Morocco.

Still basking in the euphoria of their 6-1 whitewash of Ghana in their opening match, the Eaglets will be on the march to win and put one foot in the next stage of the competition.

Currently, Nigeria leads group B with three points, while Coted’Ivoire and Congo have one points, apiece after an opening day 1-1 draw.

Indeed, today’s encounter is one most Nigerian fans are looking forward to with great appetite and expectation after the demolition job the Eaglets did on Ghana on Sunday.

The team, who want through thorough preparation for the tournament showed high level performance that indicates that Nigeria is on the threshold of dominating African and world youth football again.

From the goalkeeper to the attackers, the Eaglets demonstrated efficiency and killer instincts that must have today’s opponents worried.

Gangling striker, Isaac Success, who helped himself to four goals against Ghana looks set to continue his goals haul and march to the goaleadors award today.

However, Coach Manu Garba must ensure that his team maintains focus and not take the opposition for granted.

Games between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire are always like a derby clash, laced with intense rivalry and emotions.

Consequently, the Eaglets must be on their guard. They may have overwhelmed Ghana 6-1 but nothing has been won yet.

Time to celebrate will be when they return with the AYC trophy and ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup.