Golden Eagles defender Zakari Lukman Halilu will miss Wednesday’s CAF Under 17 Championship clash against South Africa due to a one - game ban handed by the governing body of African football.

The Unity Academy, Kaduna starlet was cautioned two times in the group phase - in games against Guinea and Zambia.

Born December 12, 1998, Halilu is praying that his teammates defeat South Africa, so he can feature in the final .

“It is sad that I won’t be available for the next match but by the grace of God, we shall overcome South Africa,” he told thenff.com.

This website understands that a number of clubs in Israel are monitoring his performance in this competition.