Golden Eaglets Begin China Invitational With Defeat To Tanzania

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets began their campaign at the four-nation China International Youth Football Tournament with a 3-2 defeat to Tanzania on Sunday.

The East Africans made a bright start, taking a 2-0 lead into the break thanks to first-half strikes from Issa Chole and Hamisi Chenga.

The Golden Eaglets came out with renewed purpose after the interval and were rewarded with a goal following a sustained spell of attacking pressure.

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Tanzania, however, restored their two-goal advantage when Kassim Juma produced a superb finish to make it 3-1.

Nigeria reduced the deficit again a few minutes later, but they were unable to find an equaliser as Tanzania held on for victory.

Uwejamomere Eboboritse’s side will now turn their attention to Wednesday’s clash against Australia as they seek their first win of the tournament.

The competition is a key part of the Golden Eaglets’ preparations for the WAFU B U-17 Championship in September, which also serves as the qualifying tournament for the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.