The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will be out to record their first win at the WAFU B U-17 Championship when they take on Niger Republic at the University Stadium on Sunday.
Manu Garba’s side started their campaign on a not too impressive note battling to a 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso on Thursday.
Niger on the other hand defeated Benin 3-2 in their opening fixture.
The Golden Eaglets observed Friday as rest day before beginning preparations for the game against Niger on Saturday.
The Nigerian boys must beat their opponent to boost their chances of earning a berth in the semi-final.
Defeat in particular could end their dream of a successful title defence.
Burkina Faso and Benin will clash in the other Group B encounter also on Sunday.
The two finalists from the competition will represent Africa at the 2025 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.
Olaitan Ibrahim