The final group game of the U17 AFCON between South Africa and Nigeria kicked off with a bang, as Vicky Mkhawana netted the opening goal for South Africa just six minutes into the match…..CONTINUE READING...CONTINUE READING
The Eaglets thought they had equalized in the 10th minute when Charles Agada found the back of the net, but the goal was disallowed due to offside.
In the 34th minute, the pressure finally paid off, with Charles Agada levelling the score for the Eaglets, heading the ball into the net with pinpoint accuracy.
However, just before the halftime whistle, Mabena fired South Africa back in front with a thunderous strike that rattled the crossbar before crossing the line.
Nigeria began the second half in lighting style and Light Eke found the equalizer within the first minute of play, finishing off a brilliant run by Agada.
The Golden Eaglets maintained the pressure on their opponents, and their efforts were rewarded in the 65th minute when Emmanuel Michael set up Abubakar Abdullahi for a clinical finish, giving Nigeria a well-deserved 3-2 lead.
The Golden Eaglets created tons of chances afterwards but were either by the heroics of the South African goalkeeper or their own poor finishing…..CONTINUE READING
