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Nigeria's under-17 side will take on Morocco on Wednesday with whoever wins the match, automatically qualifying for the quarterfinal.
Golden Eaglets head coach Nduka Ugbade has described Nigeria's 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations match with Morocco as a tactical battle, adding that he is 'afraid.'
Nigeria's under-17 side will on Wednesday, take on the Moroccans in their second Group B game, with whoever wins the match, automatically qualifying for the quarterfinal.
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16:42 - 02.05.2023
U-17 AFCON: NFF President challenges Golden Eaglets ahead of Morocco clash
The Golden Eaglets opened their campaign in the tournament on Sunday by defeating Zambia 1-0 at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine.
Golden Eaglets admits fear ahead of Morocco game
Speaking during the pre-game press conference on Tuesday, Ugbade said that he is afraid of Morocco but added that his team will fight until the very end to earn three points and advance to the top of the group.
“It is going to be a very tough match and I must admit that I am very afraid of Morocco myself. But, we are going for just three things; win, win win,” the Nigerian coach said.
“Morocco is a very good tactical side. I watched a bit of their match against South Africa and I was impressed with how they played.
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"They defend very well and are tactically disciplined and very compact. We are going to see a very big tactical battle,” Ugbade added.
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18:30 - 02.05.2023
U-17 AFCON: Cameroon youngster Yondjo eyeing Victor Osimhen’s record
En route to a fourth-place finish at the 2015 edition of the U-17 AFCON in Niger Republic, Napoli's Victor Osimhen had scored four goals for Nigeria's Golden Eaglets.
Somalia pick historic point, Senegal through to QF
On Tuesday, debutants Somalia picked up a historic point as Group A launched the second round of group matches.
A second-half equalizer by Congo's Ayel Nzouzi meant that the East African nation had to settle for a point, after having taken the lead in their match against the 2011 bronze medallists.
The other Group A game saw Senegal secure their place in the quarterfinal as goals from Amara Diouf (2) and Mmadou Sawane gave them a comfortable 3-0 win over hosts Algeria.
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