U17 WAFU B Championship: Nigeria secures Semi-final Ticket

Nigeria beat Togo 3-1 of their closing group match to safe a spot within the semi-final within the U17 WAFU B Championship.

First half objectives from Kevwe Iyede (10′) and Treasured Williams (22′) fired Nigeria forward and closed out the interval with the lead.

The second half didn’t see any objective motion till late within the seventy fifth minute when Togo lower the deficit by one, nevertheless Nigeria restored two objective lead.

Gentle Eke struck within the 82nd minute – for his second of the marketing campaign – to seal the win for the Golden Eaglets.

The Nigerian crew might discover out their semi-final opponent on Wednesday within the top-of-the-table conflict between Benin Republic and Burkina Faso.

Each semi-final matches will likely be selected Tuesday, June 21 on the Cape Coast Stadium.

In the meantime, hosts and Nigeria’s group opponent, Ghana will get their shot at a spot within the semis once they face Togo on Friday.

The U17 WAFU B championship doubles because the Qualifying Match for the 2023 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Solely two groups – the finalists – from the Championship will proceed to the AFCON correct.

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