Golden Eaglets Start AFCON U-17 with Win over Zambia

By Oluwakayode Banjo

Golden Eaglets of Nigeria started their 2023 Under-17 African Cup of Nations, AFCON campaign with a 1-0 win over Zambia.

The match played yesterday at the Mohamed-Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine, Algeria, saw forward Favour Daniel score the only goal of the game in the 76th minute to earn Nigeria all 3 points in their opening match.

In other matches played yesterday, Senegal also defeated Congo 1 nil, while Morocco beat South Africa by 2 goals to nil.

The tournament continues today with Mali taking on Burkina Faso at eight o’clock tonight.

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