Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets wrapped up their 2025 WAFU-B U17 Cup marketing campaign on a excessive observe after defeating Burkina Faso 2-0 within the third-place playoff, securing bronze and salvaging satisfaction regardless of lacking out on qualification for the Africa U17 Cup of Nations.
The Eaglets, who have been knocked out within the semi-finals by Ghana’s Black Starlets, responded in model with a assured show on the Charles Konan Banny Stadium. Objectives in both half underlined their dominance, as Nigeria confirmed larger sharpness in assault and self-discipline on the again to maintain a clear sheet.
The win was a testomony to the group’s character, bouncing again from the frustration of their semi-final loss. It additionally highlighted the depth of expertise within the squad, with gamers stepping up when it mattered to make sure the Golden Eaglets didn’t depart the event empty-handed.
Coach Manu Garba praised his boys for his or her preventing spirit, insisting the bronze medal displays each the promise of the group and classes discovered from the marketing campaign. “We needed to complete robust and the gamers confirmed the precise mentality. This result’s good for his or her confidence as they proceed to develop,” he stated.
Whereas Nigeria’s dream of qualifying for the U17 AFCON ended within the final 4, the bronze medal victory gives a constructive ending to their WAFU-B journey. For most of the kids, the expertise in Côte d’Ivoire will function an essential basis for future nationwide group call-ups.
The Golden Eaglets might not have booked their ticket to the continent’s largest U17 showpiece, however they depart the competitors with satisfaction intact and a reminder that Nigeria’s conveyor belt of youth expertise stays robust.
