The Nigeria U17 started their campaign at the U17 WAFU B tournament with a resounding 4-1 win over Benin Republic, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Nigeria wasted no time in taking the lead as early as the 2nd minute when hattrick hero George Agha scored his first of the game from the spot, after Boluwatife Thompson was brought down in the box.
Three minute later David Edeh doubled the advantage of Nigeria with a well hit a free kick that left the goalkeeper of Benin rooted to spot. It set the done for what ended as a resounding thrashing.
Sadiq Salihu played in Agha for his second of the game and Nigeria’s third with 20 minutes left to play in the game. Agha not satisfied with a brace put Nigeria 4-0 up with his hattrick with half time looming.
Benin Republic ended the break with a consolation with Jeremy Zannou hitting a low drive from a cut back as both teams head into the half time break.
The Manu Garba led Nigerian team took their foot off the pedal by managing the final 45 minute to end the game 4-1, and in the process their first win of the tournament which is the qualifiers for the Africa U17 AFCON.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
