Golden Eaglets Return From Cote d'Ivoire

Golden Eaglets Return From Cote d'Ivoire

Sampson Adedeji

Following their participation in the just-concluded U17 WAFU B Championship, Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have returned to the country, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The five-time world champions began the tournament on a bright note, recording an emphatic 4-1 victory over Benin Republic in their opening match before settling for a draw against Burkina Faso in their second group game.

However, the team fell short in the semi-final, suffering a 0-2 defeat to Ghana, which ended their hopes of reaching the final.

Despite the setback, the Eaglets showed character by defeating Burkina Faso 2-0 in the third-place match to secure the bronze medal.

The team arrived back in Nigeria late on Saturday night and is expected to regroup soon as preparations continue for future international engagements.