Golden Eaglets began their UEFA Under-17 International Tournament campaign with a 2-0 win against hosts Turkey.
Olakunle Olusegun scored the first goal before substitute Divine Nwachukwu sealed the win for the five-time world champions in the 90thminute.
Nigeria’s Under-17 side will battle Guatemala in their next game on Tuesday, before wrapping up their group games against Senegal on Thursday.
Eaglets Head Coach Manu Garba described the game as a perfect opportunity to test the readiness of the players for the task ahead at the Under-17 World Cup next month in Brazil.
The eight participating teams at the
UEFA/CAF Under-17 International Tournament are hosts Turkey, Nigeria, Scotland,
Angola, Cameroon, Senegal, Paraguay and Guatemala.
