Soccernet.ng previews the AFCON U17 fixture between Nduka Ugbade’s Eaglets and their North African foes
Nigeria can be aiming to consolidate on their opening day win once they face Morocco on the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.
Regardless of their dominance in opposition to Zambia on Day 1, the Golden Eaglets might solely muster a slim 1-0 victory in Constantine.
Regardless, they occupy the second place in Group B following the Atlas Cubs’ 2-0 outcome over South Africa.
Victory for both aspect would be sure that a spot within the quarter-final is assured with a match to spare. Nonetheless, the last word purpose is to characterize Africa when the world converges for the worldwide soccer showpiece in a yet-to-be-decided nation.
📹 HIGHLIGHTS: 🇲🇦 2-0 🇿🇦
Targets from Abdelhamid Boudlal and Adam Hanin earn Morocco the victory in opposition to South Africa 🦁 #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/tCkvvtSM7S
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Nigeria Staff Information
Predicted XI: Odoh, Lawali, Michael, Ogboji, Olaleke, Linus, Owoyemi, Abdullahi, Williams, Ogbadibo, Daniel
Current Kind
Nduka Ugbade’s boys have received their final 5 matches in all competitions – scoring 13 instances and conceding 5 instances.
Impressively, they’ve received the African title for a joint report two instances whereas conquering the world for a notable 5 instances.
The Nigerians boast a strong attacking energy which has seen them rating a minimum of two instances in a recreation aside from the outing in opposition to the Junior Chipolopolo.
Key gamers
Although right-back Yahaya Lawali was named man-of-the-match due to his awe-inspiring show in opposition to Ian Bakala’s aspect, the Golden Eaglets boast high quality of their ranks comparable to Daniel, goalkeeper Odoh, and Gentle Eke – who missed a penalty.
What a efficiency! 😍🔝
Women and getlemen, Yahaya Danjuma lawali is the #NGAZAM TotalEnergies Man of the Match! 🏅 #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/CWBRw3iiQr
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NIGERIA SQUAD IN FULL
Goalkeepers: Richard Odoh (HB Academy), Temiloluwa Adelakin (Field 2 Field Soccer Academy), Reward Ukeh Adie ( Paul E FA)
Defenders: Yahaya Lawali (Mahanaim FC), Emmanuel Michael (Simon Ben FA), Tochukwu Joseph Ogboji (Purple Crown FA), Jeremiah Olaleke (Ablaze Soccer Academy), Israel Usulor (Actual Sapphire FC), Chijoke Julius Linus (Tripple 44 Soccer Academy), Quadri Adewale (Nathaniel Boys FC)
Midfielders: Haruna Abdullahi (Kurfi Tigers Academy), Umar Abubakar (Devine FA), Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku (Tripple 44 Academy), Hope Yusuf Linus (EE Sporting Membership), Anongu Isaac Aondoakaa (Bethel Sporting), Simon Cletus (Mavlon FA), Musa Akinfenwa (Actual Sapphire FC), Usman Ajibola Owoyemi (Tripple 44 FA), Mathew Awodi Kingsley (Brooke Home School)
Forwards: Abubakar Idris Abdullahi (Jega United), Treasured Williams (HB Soccer Academy), Charles Adah Agada (Mavlon FC), Jubril Opeyemi Azeez (Proper Imaginative and prescient Selection), Tochukwu Ogbadibo (Jossy United), Gentle Chijioke Eke (C & C FA), Favour Daniel (G12 Soccer Academy).
Morocco Staff Information
Predicted XI: Benrhozil, Zahouani , Ait Boudlal, Bakhty, El Idrissi, Boufandar , Chakir, Maâli, Allaoui, Bougaizane, Ennair
Current Kind
Making their third look within the African cadet showpiece, the North Africans’ efficiency stays a fourth-place end achieved in 2019.
Identical to Nigeria, the Atlas Lions have received their final 5 outing in all competitions – conceding one within the course of – a stat that testifies to their good defensive community.
Key gamers
One of many gamers that would give Nigeria a stressed night is Adam Chakir. The 17-year-old is his nation’s engine room – little surprise his shows in opposition to South Africa earned him the man-of-the-match award. Additionally to be conscious of are Marouane Rayan Bayad and Ajax starlet Zakaria Ouazane.
A well-earned award after an ideal efficiency.
The #MARRSA TotalEnergies Man of the Match is Adam Chakir! 🏅#TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/nNeYTGLes3
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MOROCCO SQUAD IN FULL
Goalkeepers: Taha Benrhozil (Mohammed VI Soccer Academy), Hamza Jlid (Fath US), Imrane Sadiki (AS FAR)
Defenders: Hamza Koutoune (Mohammed VI Soccer Academy), Fouad Zahouani (Mohammed VI Soccer Academy), Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (Mohammed VI Soccer Academy), Saifdine Chlaghmo (AS FAR), Mohammed Kebdani (AS FAR), Smail Bakhty (AS FAR)
Midfielders: Adam Boufandar (Juventus), Adam Chakir (Mohammed VI Soccer Academy), Mohamed Radouane (Fath US), Marouane Rayan Bayad (Mohammed VI Soccer Academy), Haitam El Mousse (Mohammed VI Soccer Academy), Abdel Hamid Maali (IR Tanger), Mohamed Amine Katiba (Hassania Agadir), Hamza El Motaouakkel (Mohammed VI Soccer Academy), Mohamed Zine El Abidine Hamony (Le Havre)
Forwards: Mentioned Errafiy (Mohammed VI Soccer Academy), Adam Hanin (Fath US), Othmane Elidrissi Erahhali (Darmstadt 98), Mouad Bougaizane (AS FAR), Zakaria Ouazane (Ajax), Ayman Ennair (Fath US), Adnane El Ahmer (Raja), Zakaria Allaoui (Maghreb Fes)
Nigeria vs Morocco match preview
The Golden Eaglets tackle the Moroccans with the Nigerians aiming to increase their 100% report within the championship..
Wednesday’s encounter in Constantine would be the first match between the 2 international locations on the worldwide scene.
However Nigeria’s pedigree in African soccer, coach Mentioned Chiba is aware of his workforce can’t afford to falter.
“Will probably be a really troublesome recreation and so will all of the matches on this group. I watched Nigeria and it’s a workforce which could be very sturdy bodily and fast on the offensive,” he advised the Caf website.
“We positively have to organize and play them in a different way from the match in opposition to South Africa. We’ll attempt to be extra organized.
“We have now plenty of mutual respect with Nigeria they usually have a extremely sturdy workforce. We’ll attempt to do higher and steadiness our method of play to win this match. The goal stays to get to the following spherical and this match will likely be key.”