Golden Eaglets of Nigeria lost 1-0 against Morocco at the ongoing U-17 African Championship in Algeria.
The Moroccans took the lead as early as the second minute in the game through an own-goal from Nigeria defender, Joseph Ogboji who directed a cross into his own net.
The Nigerian team, who were the dominant side failed to convert the chances into goals in their second group game.
The Nduka Ugbade boys were denied on multiple occasions by a solid Moroccan defense.
Morocco, by virtue of the win, top the group with six points and are through to the quarter-finals of the U-17 AFCON.
WITHIN NIGERIA recalls that the Golden Eaglets defeated Zambia 1-0 in their opening match in Group B on Sunday.
Favour Daniel’s goal with less than 20 minutes left secured the win for Nduka Ugbade side.
The Golden Eaglets will now have attention shifted to their final group game against South Africa where a win will see them advance to the next round.
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