THE Golden Eaglets continued their preparations for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations with another huge victory over an amateur team yesterday in Abuja.
The Nigerian U-17s routed Young Strikers of Ilesha, Osun State 11-1 in the tune-up game at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project pitch at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The Young Strikers went ahead early in the first half against the run of play as a result of a defensive error from the Eaglets, stinging Nduka Ugbade’s side to ruthless action.
The Golden Eaglets equalised almost immediately and took complete control of the game, scoring two more goals to go into half-time 3-1 up.
After the break, Young Strikers were completely overwhelmed by the enterprising Eaglets as they conceded eight more goals to the five-time FIFA U-17 World Cup champions.
The Golden Eaglets had earlier beaten P-Sports Academy of Uyo 2-0 in the first friendly game played earlier in the day, meaning they scored 13 goals in two games, conceding just one.
On Tuesday, Kano Pillars, former NPFL champions, also lost 3-1 to the Golden Eaglets.
In that encounter, Pillars paraded most of the players that featured for the team last season before getting relegated to the second-tier Nigeria National League, but they could not withstand the Eaglets, despite scoring first.
However, Tripple O Academy of Kaduna defeated the Golden Eaglets 2-1, while the team also recorded a 6-4 defeat to Derby Football Academy of Abuja.
The Golden Eaglets have played 10 friendly games since they resumed camping in Abuja last month, winning eight and losing two.
They have scored 47 goals and conceded 13 goals in the process.
The U-17 AFCON will be held in Algeria from April 29 to May 19, with the top four teams qualifying for the World Cup in Peru in November.
