Derby FA overpows Nigeria U17 Team in 10 goal thriller

Derby FA overpows Nigeria U17 Team in 10 goal thriller.

Abuja based Football Academy, Derby FA on Thursday money beat WAFU B U17 defending champions Nigeria 6 - 4 in a friendly game.

The victory is not the story but the manner with which they manhandled the Nigeria National team U17 team.

The national team preparing for the 2023 U17 AFCON in Algeria found it difficult to cope with the cryspy-like brand of football displayed by the visitors.

Derby's winger Osaghae Uyiosa Eugene was practically unplayable and consistently easily breached the Eaglets defense and assisted the 1st goal as early as the 6th minute.

The Eaglets responded well with an equalizer 3 minutes later after their opponents lost the ball in build up. 

Derby went on to score two more goals and even missed a penalty to end the 1st half leading 3 - 1.

Two quick goals, one each from from both teams early in the 2nd half took the score line to 4 - 2.

Derby then scored two more goal while the national team scored two more penalties to end the game 6 - 4.

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro and Nigeria's technical director, Austin Eguavoen where both on ground to see the game and were seen taking notes.

Nigeria have been grouped alongside Morocco, South Africa and Zambia in group B of the CAF U17 championship that kick off on April 29th, 2023.