Patrick Ekeji Congratulates Eaglets, Urges the Team to Pick W'Cup Ticket

Patrick Ekeji Congratulates Golden Eaglets By Niyi Busari Former Director General, Nigeria Sports Commission, Chief Patrick Ekeji expressed satisfaction on the excellent performance of the Nigeria's U17 national team as they clinched the sole ticket of the WAFU B qualification for the African Nations Cup in Tanzania. The former Green Eagles (now Super Eagles) player made this known to www.bsnsports.com.ng at the Maracana stadium University of Ilorin during the 4th National Youth Games. Golden Eaglets of Nigeria defeated their Ghanian U17 counterparts in a penalty shootouts after 1-1 full draw. No doubt, both sides are the best in Africa at the U17 category, having won the world cup a total of eight times between themselves. Nigeria's win mean they will be in Tanzania for the African Nations Cup finals where the African representative will be determined.