The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria clinched their first victory at the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ghana, defeating the Niger Republic 1-0 in a tightly contested match at the University Stadium in Accra.
Rapha Adams proved to be the hero for Nigeria, breaking the deadlock in the 31st minute with a decisive goal that proved to be the match-winner.
Despite their early lead, Nigeria faced adversity when Chibuike Okorie received a red card in the 63rd minute, reducing them to 10 men for the remainder of the game.
Manu Garba’s side showcased resilience and determination to hold onto their slim lead and secure the crucial three points.
With this victory, the Golden Eaglets climbed to second place in Group B, amassing four points from two games.
Burkina Faso currently leads the group with the same number of points but holds the top spot due to a superior goal difference.
Niger Republic, meanwhile, sits in third place with three points after their defeat to Nigeria.
Looking ahead, the Golden Eaglets will face Togo in their final group-stage encounter on Wednesday.
With Togo already eliminated from contention, Nigeria has a golden opportunity to secure their spot in the semi-finals with just a draw.
