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Part of situation: WAFU B U-17 Championship football (2 clusters)

Niger Republic defeats Nigeria 2-1 in WAFU B U-17 Championship opener

WAFU B U-17 Championship Golden Eaglets Niger Republic football Nigeria youth football Ouagadougou

Niger Republic defeated Nigeria 2-1 in their opening Group B match of the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Abdoul Razaq Zada opened the scoring for Niger in the 20th minute. Niger extended their lead in the 87th minute, though Nigeria’s Fasiu Mubarak scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to narrow the deficit.

With this victory, Niger has secured a spot in the tournament semifinals. Nigeria must now defeat Côte d’Ivoire in their final group game to remain in contention for the next round and maintain their hopes for the upcoming U-17 AFCON.

Entities

Eboboritse Uwejamomere · Golden Eaglets · Niger Republic · Nigeria · WAFU B U-17 Championship

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] Niger scored a second goal in the 87th minute. www.aclsports.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Fasiu Mubarak scored for Nigeria in the 5th minute of stoppage time. www.aclsports.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Niger Republic defeated Nigeria 2-1 in their WAFU B U-17 Championship Group B opener. www.aclsports.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Niger has secured a place in the tournament semifinals. www.aclsports.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Nigeria is scheduled to play Côte d’Ivoire in their next group match. www.aclsports.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Abdoul Razaq Zada scored for Niger in the 20th minute. www.aclsports.com

Sources

Golden Eaglets falter to Niger in WAFU-B opener [nigeriafootball.ng]
Kassim Mingle targets WAFU B U-17 title after Black Starlets reach semi-finals [sportsworldghana.com]
Flamingos Want To Make Nigeria Proud On This Biggest Stage - Hakeem Busari [www.sports247.ng]
Udeze Left Stunned As Niger Shock Golden Eaglets In WAFU B Opener [www.naijanews.com]
Ocansey satisfied with win over Benin • Targets trophy, AFCON qualification [ghanaiantimes.com.gh]
U17WAFUB: Golden Eaglets beaten by Niger - ACLSports [www.aclsports.com]