Golden Eaglets set for U17 Africa Cup of Nations, arrive Algeria in style

By Saheed Afolabi

The Nigeria U17 team landed in Constantine as they gear up for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.

The Golden Eaglets are in great shape following a successful camping in Abuja where they tore their opponents apart as they sent a tough signal to their opponents.

The Eaglets will start their campaign against Zambia in the U17 AFCON on Sunday, 30th of May at the Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui, Constantine, which has the capacity to contain 22,000 spectators.

The second group B game against Morocco have been fixed for Wednesday third of May by 5pm Nigeria time.

While the last group game against South Africa scheduled to hold on Saturday sixth of May by 8pm Nigeria time.

Nigeria are two times winners of the U17 AFCON and coming in as champions of the West Africa zone, expectations will be high on the team to take the top prize in the tournament.

The four semifinalists of the U17 AFCON will qualify for the U17 FIFA World Cup which is scheduled to hold from the tenth of November to the second of December 2023 at a venue to be decided by FIFA.