Nigeria has joined Burkina Faso at the top of group B of the WAFU B U17 Championship after a lone goal defeat of Niger Republic at the University of Accra Stadium.
Rapha Adams’ powerful header in the 31st minute was the difference between the two West African neighbors’s in a match in which Nigeria played the final 27 minutes with ten men after Chibuike Okorie was shown the red card.
Victory means the five-time world champions climbed to four points, the same as Burkina Faso, ahead of the closing day of group B attrition on Wednesday.
While the Eaglets confront group whipping boys Togo at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Burkina Faso will square up to three-pointer Niger Republic at the University of Accra Stadium.
A draw against the Togolese team on Wednesday will guarantee the Eaglets a place in the tournament’s semi-finals.
