Emmanuel Michael scores 2 free kicks as the U-17 boys make Nigeria proud with a 3-1 win against Cote d’Ivoire
The victory means that the Golden Eaglets booked a place in the final of the 2022 West African Football Union (WAFU) age-grade tournament.
At the Cape Coast Sports Stadium in Ghana, the Golden Eaglets had to come from behind to defeat the Junior Elephants.
Golden Eaglets beat Junior Elephants
The Golden Eaglets went behind as early as the eighth minute. Despite the early goal the Golden Eaglets bounced back through a free kick by Emmanuel Michael.
Michael scored the second of the game through another free kick to give the Golden Eaglets the lead going to the halftime break.
Abubakar Abdullahi scored the third for the Golden Eaglets from a ball by Yahaya Lawali to seal the victory.
The result means that the Golden Eaglets book a place in the final where they will face hosts Ghana or Burkina Faso.
The Golden Eaglets also booked a place at the 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria next year where they will have the opportunity to secure a ticket to the 2023 U-17 FIFA World Cup.
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