Golden Eaglets defender, Yahaya Lawali admitted the team had to put in a decent fight to beat Zambia on Sunday.
Nduka Ugbade’s side started their 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations campaign on a positive note, beating the Young Shipolopolo 1-0 in Constantine.
Favour Daniel scored the decisive goal 14 minutes from time.
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Substitute Light Eke missed the chance to double Nigeria’s lead when he fluffed a penalty late on.
“It was a really tough game because Zambia are a good side. The little details gave us a win today. We scored when it mattered most and we defended well. It has given us motivation for the next gamne,” Lawali told a press conference after the game.
The Golden Eaglets will face Morocco in their second Group B game at the Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui, Constantine on Wednesday.
Morocco occupy top spot in the group after beating South Africa 2-0 on Sunday night.
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Zambia is a very good team. I knew that before the match yesterday.
They beat Senegal team in this competition 4:1 a week ago.
I won’t be surprised if they beat South Africa on Wednesday.
It’s Young Chipolopolo not Shipolopolo!