Nigeria's Eaglets off to Sokoto today ahead Niger rematch

by Staff Reporter

Monday Aug 15, 2016. 08:04

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will depart Abuja today for Sokoto to train and acclimatize before their U17 AFCON qualifier return leg against Niger on Saturday.

The Eaglets won the first leg in Abuja 1-0 with Niger bullish they will overturn that loss in Niamey to qualify for the next round of the qualifiers.

The Niger coach has predicted a 3-0 home win by his team against the five-time world champions.

The Nigeria youngsters were forced to a 1-1 draw by Clique Academy of Lagos in a final test game in Abuja at the weekend.