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Sports News of Wednesday, 3 May 2023

Source: soccernet.ng

U17 vs Morocco U17 match preview: Team news, head-to-head, lineups, and predictions

The U17 Eagles The U17 Eagles

Nigeria would be aiming to consolidate on their opening day win when they face Morocco at the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.

Despite their dominance against Zambia on Day 1, the Golden Eaglets could only muster a slim 1-0 victory in Constantine.

Regardless, they occupy the second position in Group B following the Atlas Cubs’ 2-0 result over South Africa.

Victory for either side would ensure that a place in the quarter-final is guaranteed with a match to spare. However, the ultimate aim is to represent Africa when the world converges for the global football showpiece in a yet-to-be-decided country.

Nigeria Team News

Predicted XI: Odoh, Lawali, Michael, Ogboji, Olaleke, Linus, Owoyemi, Abdullahi, Williams, Ogbadibo, Daniel

Recent Form

Nduka Ugbade’s boys have won their last five matches in all competitions – scoring 13 times and conceding five times.

Impressively, they have won the African title for a joint record two times while conquering the world for a notable five times.

The Nigerians boast a robust attacking strength which has seen them score at least two times in a game with the exception of the outing against the Junior Chipolopolo.

Key players

Though right-back Yahaya Lawali was named man-of-the-match thanks to his awe-inspiring display against Ian Bakala’s side, the Golden Eaglets boast quality in their ranks such as Daniel, goalkeeper Odoh, and Light Eke – who missed a penalty.

NIGERIA SQUAD IN FULL

Goalkeepers: Richard Odoh (HB Academy), Temiloluwa Adelakin (Box 2 Box Football Academy), Gift Ukeh Adie ( Paul E FA)

Defenders: Yahaya Lawali (Mahanaim FC), Emmanuel Michael (Simon Ben FA), Tochukwu Joseph Ogboji (Purple Crown FA), Jeremiah Olaleke (Ablaze Football Academy), Israel Usulor (Real Sapphire FC), Chijoke Julius Linus (Tripple 44 Football Academy), Quadri Adewale (Nathaniel Boys FC)

Midfielders: Haruna Abdullahi (Kurfi Tigers Academy), Umar Abubakar (Devine FA), Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku (Tripple 44 Academy), Hope Yusuf Linus (EE Sporting Club), Anongu Isaac Aondoakaa (Bethel Sporting), Simon Cletus (Mavlon FA), Musa Akinfenwa (Real Sapphire FC), Usman Ajibola Owoyemi (Tripple 44 FA), Mathew Awodi Kingsley (Brooke House College)

Forwards: Abubakar Idris Abdullahi (Jega United), Precious Williams (HB Football Academy), Charles Adah Agada (Mavlon FC), Jubril Opeyemi Azeez (Right Vision Choice), Tochukwu Ogbadibo (Jossy United), Light Chijioke Eke (C & C FA), Favour Daniel (G12 Football Academy).