Golden Eaglets Successful In CAN Under 17 Opener
Golden Eaglets striker Isaac Success announced his arrival on the world stage at Grande Stade Marrakech on Sunday after he scored a double brace as Nigeria defeated Ghana 6 - 1 at the CAF Under 17 championship. <br /><br /><span>Bernard Bulbwa and </span><span> Kelechi Iheanacho were also on target for the nailed on pre - tournament favorites. Ghana scored a consolation goal through Yaw Yeboah. <br /><br />With the landslide victory over the Ghana Under 17s, Nigeria lead the Group B standings with three points.<br /><br />In the group's other match, Ivory Coast had to come from behind to draw 1 - 1 with Congo.<br /><br />In his post match comments, Manu Garba, handler of the Eaglets said: ''It is a good start for us, but we remain focused because we have not won anything yet.<br /><br />''We are happy and we are looking forward to a good tournament and by the grace of God, we shall qualify for the World Cup as African champions.''<br /><br />Nigeria, three time world champions, will lock horns with Ivory Coast on Wednesday.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>
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