Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets scored four goals within twenty-five minutes of play and one more in the second half to secure a 5-1 victory over Guatemala on today.
In the Match Day-two fixture of the UEFA/CAF Under-17 Tournament in Turkey, the Eaglets were overwhelming in this their second game.
A 5th minute goal by Olakunle Olusegun unsettled Guatemala, who Abdullahi Fawaz upset them further with his goal in the 10thminute, as they attacking attacks into the vital area of Guatemala.
Seven minutes later, left full-back David Oduko extended the lead, while left-footed attacking midfielder Akinwunmi Amoo made it 4-0 in the 24th minute. However, Ibraheem Jabaar was very clinical with his sublime goal in the 84th minute to make it 5-1 against the hapless Guatemalans.
Speaking after the game, team captain Samson Tijani said his teammates only implemented the instructions of the coaching crew. He added that the instructions were in line with their coaching philosophy of how a team should play and the players were happy with the number of goals scored. The Eaglets will face Senegal on Thursday in their last game.
