FT: Niger 0-2 Nigeria
Stade General Seyni Kountche
Niamey
Two-time winners Nigeria made an impressive start to their 2015 CAFU17 championship by winning the opener against the hosts 2-0. Goals from Victor Osimhen after 18 minutes and captain Kelechi Nwakali's beautiful free-kick from outside the box gave the two-time junior champions victory in an entertaining opener at the Stade Seyni Kountche in Niamey.
The hosts went closer with Souradjou Alhassane just before the break but could not test Nigeria keeper Akpan Udoh.
Stade General Seyni Kountche
Niamey
Two-time winners Nigeria made an impressive start to their 2015 CAFU17 championship by winning the opener against the hosts 2-0. Goals from Victor Osimhen after 18 minutes and captain Kelechi Nwakali's beautiful free-kick from outside the box gave the two-time junior champions victory in an entertaining opener at the Stade Seyni Kountche in Niamey.
The hosts went closer with Souradjou Alhassane just before the break but could not test Nigeria keeper Akpan Udoh.
In the second half the Nigeriens rallied to try and get back in the back into the game with striker Ibrahim Issoufou the main threat but the Eaglets were resolute at the back and held on to collect maximum points and pile pressure on the debutant hosts who now face a 'must-win' clash against Zambia in their second Group A fixture.
The opening match was preceded by a colourful ceremony depicting Niger's history, culture and song and traditions. It was attended by the host republican president Mahamadou Issoufou, CAF president Issa Hayatou, Executive Committee of CAF and members of the Organizing Committee of the CAFU17 championship.
The opening match was preceded by a colourful ceremony depicting Niger's history, culture and song and traditions. It was attended by the host republican president Mahamadou Issoufou, CAF president Issa Hayatou, Executive Committee of CAF and members of the Organizing Committee of the CAFU17 championship.
By: Cafonline.com
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